Status:
valid
Authors:
Hieron.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29(1): 77. 1900 [22 May 1900]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066037
Common Names
- Lehmann's Barnadesia
- Barnadesia lehmannii
- Barnadesia
Description
Barnadesia lehmannii (also called Lehmann's Barnadesia, among many other common names) is a small, woody shrub native to South Africa. It has small, yellow daisy-like flowers and narrow, pointed leaves. It typically grows in dry, rocky areas and is drought-tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Barnadesia lehmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive problems, skin diseases, and as an anti-inflammatory.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Barnadesia lehmannii var. villosa (I.C.Chung) Urtubey
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Barnadesia lehmannii is a yellow daisy-like flower with a single head. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and spiny.
Cultivation and Propagation
Barnadesia lehmannii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or by division of the root. It prefers full sun and moist soil, and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring, and they will germinate in about two weeks. Division of the root should be done in the spring or fall. The plant can be divided into several smaller sections, each with its own root system.
Where to Find Barnadesia lehmannii
Barnadesia lehmannii is native to South America and can be found in dry forests and scrublands.
Barnadesia lehmannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Barnadesia lehmannii?
Barnadesia lehmannii
What type of plant is Barnadesia lehmannii?
It is a perennial shrub
Where is Barnadesia lehmannii found?
It is found in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia
Species in the Barnadesia genus
Barnadesia ciliata,
Barnadesia blakeana,
Barnadesia spinosa,
Barnadesia polyacantha,
Barnadesia arborea,
Barnadesia pycnophylla,
Barnadesia odorata,
Barnadesia spinosa,
Barnadesia dombeyana,
Barnadesia macbridei,
Barnadesia reticulata,
Barnadesia spinosa,
Barnadesia horrida,
Barnadesia kingii,
Barnadesia glomerata,
Barnadesia lehmannii,
Barnadesia corymbosa,
Barnadesia wurdackii,
Barnadesia caryophylla,
Barnadesia parviflora,
Barnadesia macrocephala,
Barnadesia woodii,
Barnadesia hutchisoniana,
Barnadesia jelskii,
Barnadesia aculeata,
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,