Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
augusta
ID:
1129805

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lag.) Sch.Bip.

Source:
tro

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Flora 44: 562 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001129143

Common Names

  • Augusta Zaluzania
  • Augusta Daisy
  • Augusta Zaluzania

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Description

Zaluzania augusta (also called August Zaluzania, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to North America and East Asia. It typically grows in dry, sandy areas. It has a single, leathery, oval-shaped leaf and produces small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Zaluzania augusta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zaluzania augusta is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zaluzania augusta is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in fall.

Where to Find Zaluzania augusta

Zaluzania augusta can be found in moist woods and meadows in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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 tro-2703492: Based on the initial data import
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Mariano Lagasca (1776-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lag.' in the authors string.