Status:
valid
Authors:
Vines & Druce
Source:
gcc
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Morison. Herb. 71 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065605
Common Names
- Annua Lonas
- Lonas annua
- Annua
Synonyms
- Lonas annua Grande [unknown]
- Lonas umbellata Cass. [unknown]
- Athanasia annua (L.) L. [unknown]
- Achillea inodora L. [unknown]
- Lonas minima Cass. [unknown]
- Lonas inodora Gaertn. [unknown]
- Santolina annua L. [unknown]
Description
Lonas annua (also called Annual Lona, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in moist, grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lonas annua is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as a groundcover and ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lonas annua is yellow with a tubular shape. The seed is small and brown. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are covered in white hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lonas annua is a short-lived perennial plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by sowing seeds directly into the garden in spring or autumn. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant will self-seed and can spread rapidly.
Where to Find Lonas annua
Lonas annua is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Lonas annua FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lonas annua?
Lonas annua
What is the common name of Lonas annua?
Annua
Where is Lonas annua native to?
Central Europe
Species in the Lonas 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,