Status:
valid
Authors:
Wedd.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Chlor. Andina 1: 157 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014063
Common Names
- Lucilia tomentosa
- Woolly Lucilia
- Woolly Lucilia Daisy
Synonyms
- Lucilia squarrosa Baker [unknown]
Description
Lucilia tomentosa (also called woolly lousewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that has yellow flowers and toothed leaves. It is native to Europe and grows in meadows, pastures, and other areas with moist soils.
Uses & Benefits
Lucilia tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lucilia tomentosa is a yellow-green, cup-shaped flower head, with a single row of ray florets surrounding a central disc of yellow disc florets. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lucilia tomentosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate some drought.
Where to Find Lucilia tomentosa
Lucilia tomentosa can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Lucilia tomentosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lucilia tomentosa?
Lucilia tomentosa
What is the natural habitat of Lucilia tomentosa?
Grassy areas, meadows, and roadsides
What are the uses of Lucilia tomentosa?
It is used as a medicinal plant and for landscaping
Species in the Lucilia genus
Lucilia recurva,
Lucilia saxatilis,
Lucilia tomentosa,
Lucilia ferruginea,
Lucilia conoidea,
Lucilia acutifolia,
Lucilia nitens,
Lucilia eriophora,
Lucilia linearifolia,
Lucilia lycopodioides,
Lucilia kunthiana,
Lucilia nitens,
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,