Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 376 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026913
Common Names
- Laennecia filaginoides
- Filagineous Horseweed
- Horseweed
Synonyms
- Heterochaeta stricta Benth. [unknown]
- Erigeron strictus Hook. & Arn. [illegitimate]
- Conyza filaginoides Hieron. [unknown]
- Laennecia pinnatifida Turcz. [unknown]
Description
Laennecia filaginoides (also called filaginoides laennecia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a height of up to 1 meter. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Solanum celatum is used as a food source and also for medicinal purposes. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and can be used to make a tea that can help with digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Laennecia filaginoides has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Laennecia filaginoides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall.
Where to Find Laennecia filaginoides
Laennecia filaginoides is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, such as hillsides and cliffs.
Laennecia filaginoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Laennecia filaginoides?
Laennecia filaginoides
What is the common name of Laennecia filaginoides?
Filago
What is the natural habitat of Laennecia filaginoides?
Dry grasslands, stony slopes, and roadsides
Species in the Laennecia genus
Laennecia gnaphalioides,
Laennecia artemisiifolia,
Laennecia chihuahuana,
Laennecia prolialba,
Laennecia mapimiana,
Laennecia turnerorum,
Laennecia lasseriana,
Laennecia filaginoides,
Laennecia pimana,
Laennecia gnaphalioides,
Laennecia sophiifolia,
Laennecia eriophylla,
Laennecia coulteri,
Laennecia schiedeana,
Laennecia spellenbergii,
Laennecia araneosa,
Laennecia altoandina,
Laennecia araneosa,
Laennecia confusa,
Laennecia microglossa,
Laennecia mima,
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,