Status:
valid
Authors:
Strother
Source:
gcc
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 14: 545 (-546) (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037452
Common Names
- Harrimanii Lundellianthus
- Lundellianthus Harrimanii
- Harriman's False Daisy
Description
Lundellianthus harrimanii (also called Harriman's Lundellianthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It grows in dry grasslands and meadows, and has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Lundellianthus harrimanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lundellianthus harrimanii is a yellow-orange color and has a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lundellianthus harrimanii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils.
Where to Find Lundellianthus harrimanii
Lundellianthus harrimanii can be found in the mountains of the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.
Lundellianthus harrimanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lundellianthus harrimanii?
Lundellianthus harrimanii
What are the common names of Lundellianthus harrimanii?
Harrimanii Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Lundellianthus harrimanii?
Grasslands, scrub, and disturbed areas in South Africa
Species in the Lundellianthus 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,