Status:
valid
Authors:
D.J.Keil
Source:
gcc
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Madroño 23(7): 374. 1976
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086413
Common Names
- Lehto's Chrysactinia
- Lehto's Everlasting
- Lehto's Chrysactinia Everlasting
Description
Festuca cookii (also called Cook's Fescue, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Chrysactinia lehtoae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used as a food source for livestock. Its flowers are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chrysactinia lehtoae has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chrysactinia lehtoae is a tropical plant native to the Caribbean. It can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers a warm, humid environment with plenty of bright indirect sunlight. It should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and watered regularly. Fertilize the plant every few weeks during the growing season to promote healthy growth.
Where to Find Chrysactinia lehtoae
Chrysactinia lehtoae is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, and Italy.
Chrysactinia lehtoae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chrysactinia lehtoae?
Chrysactinia lehtoae
What is the family of Chrysactinia lehtoae?
Asteraceae
Where is Chrysactinia lehtoae found?
Mexico
Species in the Chrysactinia 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,