Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
aphylla
ID:
121261

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7(1): 198 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120590



Common Names

  • Aphylla Lygodesmia
  • Lygodesmia
  • Aphylla Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Lygodesmia pumila D.Don [unknown]
  • Prenanthes aphylla Nutt. [unknown]
  • Prenanthes pumila Baldw. ex Elliott [unknown]
  • Lygodesmia aphylla aphylla [unknown]
  • Erythremia aphylla Nutt. [unknown]

Description

Lygodesmia aphylla (also called Leafless Lygodesmia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Lygodesmia aphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for livestock. It is also known to have medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lygodesmia aphylla is yellow, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a few hairs on the stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lygodesmia aphylla is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted in the fall.

Where to Find Lygodesmia aphylla

Lygodesmia aphylla is found in the western United States and Canada.

Lygodesmia aphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lygodesmia aphylla?

Lygodesmia aphylla

What type of plant is Lygodesmia aphylla?

A perennial herb

Where is Lygodesmia aphylla found?

It is found in the western United States and Canada

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