Status:
valid
Authors:
Lisowski
Source:
gcc
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 56(3-4): 370 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059052
Common Names
- Lejoly's Anisopappus
- Lejoly's Star Daisy
- Lejoly's Sunray
Description
Anisopappus lejolyanus (also called Lejoly's Anisopappus, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Anisopappus lejolyanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anisopappus lejolyanus is yellow in color and has a daisy-like shape. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anisopappus lejolyanus is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division of the root clump or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Anisopappus lejolyanus
Anisopappus lejolyanus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.
Anisopappus lejolyanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anisopappus lejolyanus?
Anisopappus lejolyanus
What type of plant is Anisopappus lejolyanus?
It is a shrub
Where is Anisopappus lejolyanus found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
Species in the Anisopappus genus
Anisopappus paucidentatus,
Anisopappus rhombifolius,
Anisopappus smutsii,
Anisopappus alticolus,
Anisopappus lawalreanus,
Anisopappus burundiensis,
Anisopappus salviifolius,
Anisopappus grangeoides,
Anisopappus anemonifolius,
Anisopappus fruticosus,
Anisopappus petitianus,
Anisopappus boinensis,
Anisopappus sylvaticus,
Anisopappus chinensis,
Anisopappus lastii,
Anisopappus chinensis,
Anisopappus junodii,
Anisopappus lejolyanus,
Anisopappus buchwaldii,
Anisopappus robynsianus,
Anisopappus latifolius,
Anisopappus upembensis,
Anisopappus pumilus,
Anisopappus kirkii,
Anisopappus pinnatifida,
Anisopappus holstii,
Anisopappus longipes,
Anisopappus pseudopinnatifidus,
Anisopappus orbicularis,
Anisopappus marianus,
Anisopappus sylvatica,
Anisopappus alticola,
Anisopappus brandbergensis,
Anisopappus schinzii,
Anisopappus stuhlmannii,
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,