Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rose) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 12: 470 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026798
Common Names
- Pleurocoronis laphamioides
- Pleurocoronis
- Laphamioides
Description
Pleurocoronis laphamioides (also called Lapham’s Pleurocoronis, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm and a basal rosette of leaves. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pleurocoronis laphamioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pleurocoronis laphamioides is yellow and has a diameter of up to 2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pleurocoronis laphamioides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant once established. It is best grown in a sunny border or rock garden.
Where to Find Pleurocoronis laphamioides
Pleurocoronis laphamioides is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry and disturbed areas, such as roadsides, fields, and pastures.
Pleurocoronis laphamioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleurocoronis laphamioides?
Pleurocoronis laphamioides
What is the common name of Pleurocoronis laphamioides?
Lapham's Pleurocoronis
What is the natural habitat of Pleurocoronis laphamioides?
Open grassland, meadows, and disturbed areas
Species in the Pleurocoronis 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,