Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
lucidula
ID:
22727

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 27: 382 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022056



Common Names

  • Lucid Steiractinia
  • Steiractinia lucidula
  • Lucid Sea-lavender


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Description

Steiractinia lucidula (also called Shining steiractinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and a woody stem. It is native to Mexico, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Steiractinia lucidula is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and is known to help reduce algae growth.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Steiractinia lucidula has small white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Steiractinia lucidula is a perennial herb that is propagated by seeds or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade, and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Steiractinia lucidula

Steiractinia lucidula can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Italy, and Spain.

Steiractinia lucidula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Steiractinia lucidula?

Steiractinia lucidula

What is the common name of Steiractinia lucidula?

Sea Daisy

What is the habitat of Steiractinia lucidula?

It is found in shallow waters of the Atlantic Ocean

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-121328: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.