Lessingianthus asteriflorus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asteriflorus
ID:
76880
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mart. ex DC.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 101: 940 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076209
Common Names
- Lessingianthus Asteriflorus
- Asteriflorus Lessingianthus
- Lessingianthus Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lessingianthus asteriflorus (also called 'Lessingianthus', 'Lessingianthus Plant', 'Lessingianthus Bush', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, grey-green leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and prefers full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Lessingianthus asteriflorus is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lessingianthus asteriflorus has yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lessingianthus asteriflorus is a perennial herb that is native to the Andes of Peru. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Lessingianthus asteriflorus
Lessingianthus asteriflorus is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Lessingianthus asteriflorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lessingianthus asteriflorus?
Lessingianthus asteriflorus
What type of plant is Lessingianthus asteriflorus?
It is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.
Where is Lessingianthus asteriflorus native to?
It is native to South America.
Species in the Lessingianthus genus
Lessingianthus varroniifolius, Lessingianthus carduoides, Lessingianthus niederleinii, Lessingianthus laurifolius, Lessingianthus grearii, Lessingianthus adenophyllus, Lessingianthus polyphyllus, Lessingianthus platyphyllus, Lessingianthus hoveaefolius, Lessingianthus gonzalezii, Lessingianthus parvifolius, Lessingianthus coriaceus, Lessingianthus souzae, Lessingianthus lacunosus, Lessingianthus buddleiifolius, Lessingianthus varroniifolius, Lessingianthus heringeri, Lessingianthus soderstroemii, Lessingianthus irwinii, Lessingianthus lanuginosus, Lessingianthus morilloi, Lessingianthus glabratus, Lessingianthus pentacontus, Lessingianthus rubricaulis, Lessingianthus lorentzii, Lessingianthus linearifolius, Lessingianthus ixiamensis, Lessingianthus subobtusus, Lessingianthus bardanoides, Lessingianthus ligulifolius, Lessingianthus regis, Lessingianthus ammophilus, Lessingianthus ulei, Lessingianthus barrosoanus, Lessingianthus laevigatus, Lessingianthus sancti-pauli, Lessingianthus foliosus, Lessingianthus subosbcurus, Lessingianthus lapinhensis, Lessingianthus lanatus, Lessingianthus ibitipocensis, Lessingianthus constrictus, Lessingianthus longicuspis, Lessingianthus laniferus, Lessingianthus declivium, Lessingianthus onopordioides, Lessingianthus argyrophyllus, Lessingianthus rigescens, Lessingianthus clavatus, Lessingianthus octanthus,
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-32872: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.