Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurea
ID:
42040

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-140004: Based on the initial data import
Tod Falor Stuessy (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stuessy' in the authors string.