Status:
valid
Authors:
(G.X.Fu) K.Bremer & Humphries
Source:
gcc
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Bull. Nat. Hist. Mus. (London), Bot. 23(2): 98 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062333
Common Names
- Allardia lasiocarpa
- Furry Allardia
- Furry Allardia Tree
Synonyms
- Waldheimia lasiocarpa G.X.Fu [unknown]
Description
Allardia lasiocarpa (also called woolly-fruited allardia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has yellow flowers and its leaves are deeply lobed. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in disturbed sites, roadsides, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Allardia lasiocarpa is used in traditional medicine as an antiseptic and to treat skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Allardia lasiocarpa is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allardia lasiocarpa is an evergreen perennial that is native to Mexico. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or early summer, and seeds should be sown in the fall or spring.
Where to Find Allardia lasiocarpa
Allardia lasiocarpa is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas, scrublands, and grasslands.
Allardia lasiocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allardia lasiocarpa?
Allardia lasiocarpa
What is the natural habitat of Allardia lasiocarpa?
Dry, rocky slopes and ridges in Hawaii
What is the flower color of Allardia lasiocarpa?
White
Species in the Allardia genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,