Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Rich.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1850
Citation Micro:
Hist. Fis. Cuba 11: 34 (1850)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122816
Common Names
- Hairy Woodland Sunflower
- Hairy Woodland Daisy
- Hairy Woodland Daisybush
Synonyms
- Vernonia piloselloides (A.Rich.) Maza [deprecated]
- Vernonia piloselloides piloselloides [unknown]
- Lachnorhiza piloselloides piloselloides [unknown]
Description
Lachnorhiza piloselloides (also called Lachnorhiza maculata, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the western United States. It has a hairy stem and grows to a height of about 0.5 m. It is found in dry, open grasslands and shrublands at elevations of 1,000-2,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Lachnorhiza piloselloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas which are believed to have medicinal properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lachnorhiza piloselloides sub. piloselloides
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lachnorhiza piloselloides is yellow and has a single row of petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling has a single basal leaf and a long, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lachnorhiza piloselloides is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Lachnorhiza piloselloides
Lachnorhiza piloselloides is native to the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe.
Lachnorhiza piloselloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lachnorhiza piloselloides?
Lachnorhiza piloselloides
What is the common name of Lachnorhiza piloselloides?
Hairy-leaved Lachnorhiza
What is the habitat of Lachnorhiza piloselloides?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
Species in the Lachnorhiza genus
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,