Status:
valid
Authors:
Deble
Source:
gcc
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Balduinia 4: 1 (-4; fig. 1) (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074912
Common Names
- Louisiana Achyrocline
- Aster Achyrocline
- Sunshine Achyrocline
Description
Achyrocline luisiana (also called Louisiana Achyrocline, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with yellow flowers and linear leaves. It is native to the deserts of the southwestern United States, and is found in rocky, dry, and desert habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Achyrocline luisiana is a flowering plant that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and coughs.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Albuca chlorantha has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers that are held in clusters on a tall, thin stem. The seeds are small, black, and triangular in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Achyrocline luisiana is a hardy perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in spring or by seed in autumn. The seed should be sown in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted in spring.
Where to Find Achyrocline luisiana
Achyrocline luisiana can be found in the coastal regions of the southeastern United States.
Achyrocline luisiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Achyrocline luisiana?
Achyrocline luisiana
What is the natural habitat of Achyrocline luisiana?
It is native to the Gulf Coast region of the United States.
What is the common name of Achyrocline luisiana?
It is commonly known as the Louisiana achyrocline.
Species in the Achyrocline genus
Achyrocline lehmannii,
Achyrocline gaudens,
Achyrocline alata,
Achyrocline crassiuscula,
Achyrocline ventosa,
Achyrocline ramosissima,
Achyrocline arrojadoana,
Achyrocline crassiceps,
Achyrocline gertiana,
Achyrocline marchiorii,
Achyrocline bogotensis,
Achyrocline flaccida,
Achyrocline satureioides,
Achyrocline latifolia,
Achyrocline anabelae,
Achyrocline virescens,
Achyrocline albicans,
Achyrocline glandulosa,
Achyrocline hyperchlora,
Achyrocline tombadorensis,
Achyrocline ribasiana,
Achyrocline hirta,
Achyrocline gardneri,
Achyrocline oaxacana,
Achyrocline vargasiana,
Achyrocline ramosissima,
Achyrocline deflexa,
Achyrocline luisiana,
Achyrocline scandens,
Achyrocline mathiolifolia,
Achyrocline mollis,
Achyrocline venosa,
Achyrocline hallii,
Achyrocline trianae,
Achyrocline disjuncta,
Achyrocline tomentosa,
Achyrocline peruviana,
Achyrocline macella,
Achyrocline celosioides,
Achyrocline vauthieriana,
Achyrocline guerreroana,
Achyrocline flavida,
Achyrocline rupestris,
Achyrocline chionaea,
Achyrocline eriodes,
Achyrocline heringeri,
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,