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
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.
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 Lomanthus genus
Lomanthus bangii,
Lomanthus abadianus,
Lomanthus albaniae,
Lomanthus arnaldii,
Lomanthus calachaquensis,
Lomanthus cerrateae,
Lomanthus fosbergii,
Lomanthus icaensis,
Lomanthus lomincola,
Lomanthus mollendoensis,
Lomanthus okopanus,
Lomanthus putcalensis,
Lomanthus subcandidus,
Lomanthus tovarii,
Lomanthus truxillensis,
Lomanthus velardei,
Lomanthus yauyensis,
Lomanthus cantensis,
Lomanthus cuatrecasasii,
Lomanthus infernalis,
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,