Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lyrata
ID:
121955

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Fayed

Source:
gcc

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 15: 480 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121284

Common Names

  • Lyrate Grangea
  • Lyrate Daisy
  • Lyrate Star

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Description

Grangea lyrata (also called Lyrate grangea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to southern Europe, but it is widely naturalized in other parts of the world. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Grangea lyrata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Grangea lyrata has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grangea lyrata is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer.

Where to Find Grangea lyrata

Grangea lyrata can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Grangea lyrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Grangea lyrata?

Grangea lyrata

What is the common name of Grangea lyrata?

Lyrate grangea

What is the growth habit of Grangea lyrata?

It is an evergreen shrub with large, leathery leaves and small white flowers

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-82510: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
A.-A. Fayed: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fayed' in the authors string.