Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wedd.) Anderb. & S.E.Freire
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 106(2): 189 (1991):.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084334
Common Names
- Luciliocline Subspicata
- Spiked Luciliocline
- Spiked False-Ragweed
Synonyms
- Belloa subspicata (Cabrera) Cabrera [unknown]
- Lucilia subspicata subspicata [unknown]
- Gnaphalium punae Cabrera [unknown]
Description
Luciliocline subspicata (also called Spiked Luciliocline, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes, and has small yellow flowers with white centers and narrow, linear leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Luciliocline subspicata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Luciliocline subspicata is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark-brown nut with a hard shell. The seedlings are small and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Luciliocline subspicata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When propagating by seed, it should be sown in a sunny spot in the spring. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided in the spring or fall. It is important to keep the soil moist and well-drained.
Where to Find Luciliocline subspicata
Luciliocline subspicata can be found in dry, sandy areas of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Luciliocline subspicata FAQ
What is the common name of Luciliocline subspicata?
Subspicate Luciliocline
What is the optimal soil pH for Luciliocline subspicata?
6.0 - 7.5
What is the optimal temperature for Luciliocline subspicata?
60-75°F
Species in the Luciliocline 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,