Status:
valid
Authors:
G.L.Nesom & Laferr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 68: 203 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041146
Common Names
- Laennecia pimana
- Piman Laennecia
- Laennecia
Description
Laennecia pimana (also called Pima Laennecia, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It prefers dry, rocky habitats, such as desert hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Laennecia pimana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive yellow flowers and is drought-resistant. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Laennecia pimana is small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Laennecia pimana is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed. It is a low maintenance plant that requires little care.
Where to Find Laennecia pimana
Laennecia pimana is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and can be found in dry, open areas.
Laennecia pimana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Laennecia pimana?
Laennecia pimana
What is the common name of Laennecia pimana?
Pima Nettle
What is the natural habitat of Laennecia pimana?
Dry hillsides, grasslands, and deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico
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,