Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterantha
ID:
119979

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Raf.) Holub

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 71(4): 271 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119308



Common Names

  • Logfia heterantha
  • Heteranth Logfia
  • Heteranth Threadleaf


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Synonyms

  • Gnaphalium heteranthum Raf. [unknown]
  • Oglifa heterantha (Raf.) Pignatti [unknown]
  • Filago heterantha (Raf.) Guss. [unknown]
  • Filago cupaniana cupaniana [unknown]
  • Filago heterantha heterantha [unknown]
  • Filago heterantha candidissima Batt. [unknown]
  • Filago heterantha cupaniana Maire [unknown]
  • Filago heterantha heterantha [unknown]
  • Logfia spicata Pomel [unknown]
  • Filago heterantha Raf. [unknown]
  • Filago cupaniana Parl. [unknown]

Description

Logfia heterantha (also called Heteranthe Logfia, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herb with yellow flowers. It is native to North America and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Logfia heterantha is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source and for its ability to help with soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Logfia heterantha is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Logfia heterantha is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn, and the divided clumps should be planted in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Logfia heterantha

Logfia heterantha can be found in western North America, from British Columbia to California.

Logfia heterantha FAQ

What are the characteristics of Logfia heterantha?

Logfia heterantha is an annual herb with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to the Venezuelan Andes and is found in dry, rocky areas. It can reach up to 1 meter in height.

What is the natural habitat of Logfia heterantha?

Logfia heterantha is native to the Venezuelan Andes and is found in dry, rocky areas.

How tall can Logfia heterantha grow?

Logfia heterantha can reach up to 1 meter in height.

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

Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Constantine Samuel Rafinesque (1783-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:231065-1: Based on the initial data import