Status:
valid
Authors:
Vogt
Source:
gcc
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 24(1-2): 91 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045712
Common Names
- Rhodanthemum laouense
- Laou False Daisy
- Laou's False Daisy
Description
Rhodanthemum laouense (also called Laouen's Rhodanthemum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a woody base and its leaves are lanceolate to ovate. It is native to the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela. It grows in humid montane forests, between 2,000 and 3,500 meters above sea level.
Uses & Benefits
Rhodanthemum laouense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of essential oils, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhodanthemum laouense has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin, lance-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhodanthemum laouense is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Rhodanthemum laouense
Rhodanthemum laouense is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with rocky soils and sunny climates.
Rhodanthemum laouense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhodanthemum laouense?
Rhodanthemum laouense
What is the natural habitat of Rhodanthemum laouense?
Rhodanthemum laouense is found in rocky, dry habitats in the Mediterranean region.
What is the flowering season of Rhodanthemum laouense?
Rhodanthemum laouense typically flowers in late spring and early summer.
Species in the Rhodanthemum genus
Rhodanthemum briquetii,
Rhodanthemum pseudocatananche,
Rhodanthemum maresii,
Rhodanthemum catananche,
Rhodanthemum mesatlanticum,
Rhodanthemum atlanticum,
Rhodanthemum laouense,
Rhodanthemum gayanum,
Rhodanthemum arundanum,
Rhodanthemum hosmariense,
Rhodanthemum ifniense,
Rhodanthemum depressum,
Rhodanthemum redieri,
Rhodanthemum maroccanum,
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,