Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hemsl.) K.M.Becker
Source:
gcc
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 31: 48 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077752
Common Names
- Lasianthaea zinnioides
- Zinn's Lasianthaea
- Zinn's False Sunflower
Synonyms
- Zexmenia zinnioides Hemsl. [unknown]
Description
Lasianthaea zinnioides (also called 'pink-flowered meadow-pink', 'meadow-pink' and 'pink-flowered meadow-pink', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a rosette of leaves and pink flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lasianthaea zinnioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and to provide ground cover in areas with poor soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lasianthaea zinnioides is yellow in color and is about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is small, black and round shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lasianthaea zinnioides is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and to divide the rhizomes in the fall. It is also important to keep the soil evenly moist and to fertilize regularly.
Where to Find Lasianthaea zinnioides
Lasianthaea zinnioides is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry meadows and rocky areas.
Lasianthaea zinnioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lasianthaea zinnioides?
Lasianthaea zinnioides
What is the common name of Lasianthaea zinnioides?
Zinnia-leaved sunbonnet
What is the natural habitat of Lasianthaea zinnioides?
Open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas
Species in the Lasianthaea genus
Lasianthaea helianthoides,
Lasianthaea ritovegana,
Lasianthaea squarrosa,
Lasianthaea machucana,
Lasianthaea macrocephala,
Lasianthaea fruticosa,
Lasianthaea aurea,
Lasianthaea zinnioides,
Lasianthaea beckeri,
Lasianthaea ceanothifolia,
Lasianthaea podocephala,
Lasianthaea gentryi,
Lasianthaea palmeri,
Lasianthaea seemannii,
Lasianthaea rosei,
Lasianthaea crocea,
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
Kenneth M. Becker: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.M.Becker' in the authors string.