Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
montanus
ID:
36439

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 128(3): 323 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035768

Common Names

  • Mountain Lamprocephalus
  • Mountain Lamprocephalus Plant
  • Mountain Lamprocephalus Flower

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Description

Lamprocephalus montanus (also called Mountain Lamprocephalus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem and lanceolate leaves with serrated margins. It grows in moist soils, usually in meadows, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lamprocephalus montanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lamprocephalus montanus is yellow and has a daisy-like structure. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lamprocephalus montanus is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed.

Where to Find Lamprocephalus montanus

Lamprocephalus montanus is native to the Mediterranean region.

Lamprocephalus montanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lamprocephalus montanus?

Lamprocephalus montanus

What are the common names of Lamprocephalus montanus?

Mountain Lamprocephalus

What is the habitat of Lamprocephalus montanus?

Lamprocephalus montanus is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

Species in the Lamprocephalus 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-134595: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.