Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
salicifolia
ID:
97067

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Königl. Bot. Ges. Regensburg ii. 157 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096396



Common Names

  • Lychnophora
  • Silver Cudweed
  • White Cudweed


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Description

Lychnophora salicifolia (also called Willow Lychnophora, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of linear leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found on roadsides and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lychnophora salicifolia is used as a medicinal plant, for erosion control, as a food source for livestock, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lychnophora salicifolia is a small, yellow-orange head with a white center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, upright stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lychnophora salicifolia is a perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Lychnophora salicifolia

Lychnophora salicifolia can be found in South America.

Lychnophora salicifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lychnophora salicifolia?

Lychnophora salicifolia

What are the common names of Lychnophora salicifolia?

Willow-leaved Lychnophora

What is the natural habitat of Lychnophora salicifolia?

It is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia

Species in the Lychnophora genus

Lychnophora brunioides, Lychnophora villosissima, Lychnophora markgravii, Lychnophora rupestris, Lychnophora passerina, Lychnophora sericea, Lychnophora staavioides, Lychnophora pinaster, Lychnophora syncephala, Lychnophora crispa, Lychnophora humillima, Lychnophora pohlii, Lychnophora souzae, Lychnophora morii, Lychnophora granmogolensis, Lychnophora phylicifolia, Lychnophora boquerona, Lychnophora mello-barretoi, Lychnophora diamantinana, Lychnophora martiana, Lychnophora ericoides, Lychnophora granmogolensis, Lychnophora gardneri, Lychnophora reticulata, Lychnophora pseudovillosissima, Lychnophora rosmarinifolia, Lychnophora salicifolia, Lychnophora regis, Lychnophora harleyi, Lychnophora ramosissima, Lychnophora albertinioides, Lychnophora blanchetii, Lychnophora bishopii, Lychnophora sellovii, Lychnophora uniflora, Lychnophora triflora, Lychnophora itatiaiae, Lychnophora santosii, Lychnophora nanuzae, Lychnophora spiciformis, Lychnophora hatschbachii, Lychnophora candelabrum, Lychnophora damazioi,

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,