Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) Coville
Source:
gcc
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 4: 124 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125758
Common Names
- Lessingia Tenuis
- Slender Lessingia
- Slender Lessingia Daisy
Description
Lessingia tenuis (also called California sunflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to California and grows in grasslands, chaparral, and coastal sage scrub habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lessingia tenuis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lessingia tenuis is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a yellowish-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lessingia tenuis is a perennial shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. When grown from seed, it should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. When propagating from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in the summer and root them in a moist, well-drained medium. Once established, it is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Lessingia tenuis
Lessingia tenuis is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Lessingia tenuis FAQ
What are the ideal growing conditions for Lessingia tenuis?
Lessingia tenuis prefers warm and humid climates with plenty of sunlight and well-draining soil.
What type of soil is best for Lessingia tenuis?
Lessingia tenuis prefers well-draining soil that is slightly acidic.
How often should Lessingia tenuis be watered?
Lessingia tenuis should be watered regularly, but not too often, to prevent root rot.
Species in the Lessingia genus
Lessingia micradenia,
Lessingia germanorum,
Lessingia hololeuca,
Lessingia arachnoidea,
Lessingia virgata,
Lessingia nana,
Lessingia leptoclada,
Lessingia nemaclada,
Lessingia tenuis,
Lessingia pectinata,
Lessingia glandulifera,
Lessingia ramulosa,
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,