Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
annua
ID:
66276

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


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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-22510: Based on the initial data import
George Claridge Druce (1850-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Druce' in the authors string.
Sydney Howard Vines (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vines' in the authors string.