Status:
valid
Authors:
Rydb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 34(4): 307 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000109090
Common Names
- Broadleaf Neurolaena
- Broad-leaved Neurolaena
- Broadleaf False Boneset
Description
Neurolaena intermedia (also called Intermediate wood-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It grows in sandy and rocky soils, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Neurolaena intermedia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flowerbeds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Neurolaena intermedia is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neurolaena intermedia is an annual plant that is best propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9. It is drought tolerant and attracts butterflies and bees.
Where to Find Neurolaena intermedia
Neurolaena intermedia can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Neurolaena intermedia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Neurolaena intermedia?
Neurolaena intermedia
What is the common name of Neurolaena intermedia?
Intermediate Neurolaena
What is the natural habitat of Neurolaena intermedia?
Grassy slopes and meadows
Species in the Neurolaena genus
Neurolaena wendtii,
Neurolaena balsana,
Neurolaena lobata,
Neurolaena integrifolia,
Neurolaena oaxacana,
Neurolaena macrophylla,
Neurolaena intermedia,
Neurolaena venturana,
Neurolaena cobanensis,
Neurolaena macrocephala,
Neurolaena lamina,
Neurolaena schippii,
Neurolaena serboana,
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,