Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acutifolia
ID:
31707

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cass.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2. 27: 264. 1823; Less. in Linna

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031036

Common Names

  • Lucilia acutifolia
  • Sharp-leaved Lucilia
  • Sharp-leaved Daisy

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Description

Lucilia acutifolia (also called Sharp-leaved Lucilia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the United States. It has a clumping habit, with multiple stems that grow up to 2 feet tall. Its leaves are narrow and lance-shaped, and its flowers are white and clustered in a spike. It grows in open woodlands, meadows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lucilia acutifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lucilia acutifolia has small yellow flower heads that are arranged in a flat-topped cluster. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lucilia acutifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. It can also be propagated by cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Lucilia acutifolia

Lucilia acutifolia can be found in the southwestern United States.

Lucilia acutifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lucilia acutifolia?

Lucilia acutifolia

What is the common name of Lucilia acutifolia?

Sharp-leaved Lucilia

What is the family of Lucilia acutifolia?

Asteraceae

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-130019: Based on the initial data import
Henri Cassini (1781-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cass.' in the authors string.