Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laevigata
ID:
37605

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beadle

Source:
gcc

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 25: 278 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036934



Common Names

  • Smooth-leaf Polymnia
  • Smoothleaf Polymnia
  • Laevigata


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Description

Polymnia laevigata (also called Smoothleaf Polymnia, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It is native to North America and is usually found in dry, open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Polymnia laevigata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of firewood. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polymnia laevigata has yellow flowers with a distinctively curved shape. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polymnia laevigata is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Polymnia laevigata

Polymnia laevigata is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky habitats. It is found in many countries in South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Polymnia laevigata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polymnia laevigata?

Polymnia laevigata

What is the common name of Polymnia laevigata?

Smooth polymnia

Where is Polymnia laevigata native to?

North America

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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