Status:
valid
Authors:
Stuessy
Source:
gcc
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 38: 96 (-97), figs (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041369
Common Names
- Golden Lagascea
- Golden Daisy
- Golden Fleabane
Description
Lagascea aurea (also called golden everlasting, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, stony slopes, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Lagascea aurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lagascea aurea is a yellow, daisy-like flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a tuft of white hairs at the top. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lagascea aurea is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment, and divisions should be taken from the root clumps and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Lagascea aurea
Lagascea aurea is found in the Mediterranean region, mainly in Spain and Portugal.
Lagascea aurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lagascea aurea?
Lagascea aurea
What is the common name of Lagascea aurea?
Golden Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Lagascea aurea?
It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Species in the Lagascea 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,