Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 9: 217 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022767
Common Names
- Slender Skeletonplant
- Skeletonplant
- White Skeletonplant
Description
Lygodesmia exigua (also called Skeleton Plant, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to western North America and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lygodesmia exigua is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach ache, and malaria. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lygodesmia exigua is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Madhuca kuchingensis is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. It is a slow-growing species and can reach up to 30 m in height. Its leaves are dark green and leathery, and its flowers are white and fragrant. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm and humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from mature trees and planted in a well-draining soil mix. They should be kept in a warm and humid environment.
Where to Find Lygodesmia exigua
Lygodesmia exigua can be found in the western United States and northern Mexico.
Lygodesmia exigua FAQ
What is the scientific name of Madhuca kuchingensis?
Madhuca kuchingensis
What is the common name of Madhuca kuchingensis?
Kuching mahogany
What is the natural habitat of Madhuca kuchingensis?
Madhuca kuchingensis is found in lowland rainforests of Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand
Species in the Lygodesmia 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,