Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
gcc
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(2): 199 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000052801
Common Names
- Artemisia-Leaf Lomatozona
- Artemisia Lomatozona
- Artemisia-Leaf False Sowthistle
Synonyms
- Haberlea pinnata Pohl ex Baker [unknown]
Description
Lomatozona artemisiifolia (also called wild lettuce, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is native to Europe and North Africa and is found in grasslands, meadows and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Lomatozona artemisiifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lomatozona artemisiifolia is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are light green and have a rosette shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lomatozona artemisiifolia is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the spring or early summer. Division of the clumps can also be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Lomatozona artemisiifolia
Lomatozona artemisiifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky soils. It is also cultivated in gardens.
Lomatozona artemisiifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lomatozona artemisiifolia?
Lomatozona artemisiifolia
What is the common name of Lomatozona artemisiifolia?
Artemisia-leaved Lomatozona
Where is Lomatozona artemisiifolia found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
Species in the Lomatozona genus
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,