Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glandulosa
ID:
125751

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy. 8: 358 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125080



Common Names

  • Layia glandulosa
  • Glandulosa Tidy-tips
  • Glandulosa Layia


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Description

Layia glandulosa (also called Glandular Layia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to California and northern Baja California. It typically grows in grasslands, coastal scrub, and disturbed areas. It has small, linear leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Layia glandulosa is used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat digestive problems and as an anti-inflammatory. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Layia glandulosa is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small, with long, thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Layia glandulosa is an annual plant that is propagated by seed. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, but prefers a slightly acidic soil. It is also tolerant of drought and can be grown in dry soils. It can be propagated by seed, and the seedlings are relatively fast to establish and may reach maturity in one season.

Where to Find Layia glandulosa

Layia glandulosa is native to western North America.

Layia glandulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Layia glandulosa?

Layia glandulosa

What is the common name of Layia glandulosa?

Glandular Layia

Where does Layia glandulosa grow?

Layia glandulosa is native to the western United States.

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-86165: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.