Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
modesta
ID:
41215

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mattf.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 59(4, Beibl. 133): 12 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040544



Common Names

  • Modest Neurolakis
  • Modesta Neurolakis
  • Modest Neurolakis Daisy


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Description

Neurolakis modesta (also called 'Modest Neurolakis', among many other common names) is an annual plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a height of 10-50 cm and its leaves are linear-lanceolate. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in meadows, steppes, and other dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Neurolakis modesta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Neurolakis modesta is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neurolakis modesta is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Neurolakis modesta

Neurolakis modesta is native to California and can be found in chaparral and coastal sage scrub.

Neurolakis modesta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neurolakis modesta?

Neurolakis modesta

What is the common name of Neurolakis modesta?

Modest Neurolakis

What is the natural habitat of Neurolakis modesta?

Grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands

Species in the Neurolakis 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,

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