Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucopappa
ID:
88795

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.D.Keck

Source:
gcc

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Madroño 3: 17 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088124



Common Names

  • Layia leucopappa
  • White-headed Tidytips
  • Whitehead Tidytips


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Description

Layia leucopappa (also called White-pappus Layia, White-pappus Tidytips, and White-pappus Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to California and Oregon. It has white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in open grasslands, chaparral, and coastal sage scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Layia leucopappa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make a tea that is used to treat respiratory problems and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Layia leucopappa has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Layia leucopappa is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year to flower.

Where to Find Layia leucopappa

Layia leucopappa is native to California and can be found in the Central Valley.

Layia leucopappa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Layia leucopappa?

Layia leucopappa

What type of plant is Layia leucopappa?

Annual herb

Where is Layia leucopappa found?

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-44468: Based on the initial data import
David D. Keck (1903-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.D.Keck' in the authors string.