Lygodesmia ramosissima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ramosissima
ID:
40869
Status:
valid
Authors:
Greenm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 35: 315 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040198
Common Names
- Lygodesmia Ramosissima
- Lygodesmia Ramosissima
- Rabbit-Tobacco
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lygodesmia ramosissima (also called Lygodesmia ramosissima, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has lance-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lygodesmia ramosissima is a medicinal plant that is used to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Lygodesmia ramosissima flower has a yellow colour and is about 1 cm in diameter. Its seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lygodesmia ramosissima is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by division in early spring, or by seed in spring or fall.
Where to Find Lygodesmia ramosissima
Lygodesmia ramosissima is native to the western United States, where it can be found in dry, open areas, such as sagebrush steppe and desert shrublands.
Lygodesmia ramosissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lygodesmia ramosissima?
Lygodesmia ramosissima
What is the common name of Lygodesmia ramosissima?
Lygodesmia
What is the natural habitat of Lygodesmia ramosissima?
Open areas, roadsides, and disturbed habitats
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-138873: Based on the initial data import
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.