Status:
valid
Authors:
Cham.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 4: 203 (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002328
Common Names
- Lessingia Germanorum
- German's Lessingia
- German's Goldenbush
Description
Lessingia germanorum (also called German Lessingia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a hairy stem and leaves that are divided into three leaflets. It is native to California and grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and chaparral.
Uses & Benefits
Lessingia germanorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lessingia germanorum has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lessingia germanorum is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods will require regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Lessingia germanorum
Lessingia germanorum is native to California and can be found in the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
Lessingia germanorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lessingia germanorum?
Lessingia germanorum
What is the common name of Lessingia germanorum?
German Lessingia
What is the natural habitat of Lessingia germanorum?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Lessingia genus
Lessingia micradenia,
Lessingia germanorum,
Lessingia hololeuca,
Lessingia arachnoidea,
Lessingia virgata,
Lessingia nana,
Lessingia leptoclada,
Lessingia nemaclada,
Lessingia tenuis,
Lessingia pectinata,
Lessingia glandulifera,
Lessingia ramulosa,
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,