Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
velardei
ID:
1319122

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cabrera) B.Nord. & Pelser

Source:
ipni

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 47: 39 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331576

Common Names

  • Lomanthus velardei
  • Velardei Lomanthus
  • Velardei's Lomanthus

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Description

Lomanthus velardei (also called 'Velarde's Lomanthus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to South America. It typically grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lomanthus velardei is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lomanthus velardei has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lomanthus velardei can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.

Where to Find Lomanthus velardei

Lomanthus velardei can be found in Peru.

Lomanthus velardei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lomanthus velardei?

Lomanthus velardei

What is the family of Lomanthus velardei?

Asteraceae

Where is Lomanthus velardei found?

It is found in Peru.

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

Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.
Pieter B. Pelser (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pelser' in the authors string.