Lasianthaea beckeri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
beckeri
ID:
82312
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 65: 361 (-362), fig (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081641
Common Names
- Becker's Lasianthaea
- Becker's Lasiantha
- Becker's Lasianthaea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lasianthaea beckeri (also called Brazilian Daisy, among many other common names) is an herb native to Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina. It grows in wet forests and is characterized by its white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Lasianthaea beckeri is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, as well as for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lasianthaea beckeri has small, star-shaped flowers with yellow petals and a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Lasianthaea beckeri is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray and can be grown in coastal areas. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Lasianthaea beckeri
Lasianthaea beckeri is native to Brazil and can be found in the wild in the states of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
Lasianthaea beckeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lasianthaea beckeri?
Lasianthaea beckeri
What type of plant is Lasianthaea beckeri?
It is a shrub.
Where is Lasianthaea beckeri found?
It is found in Brazil.
Species in the Lasianthaea genus
Lasianthaea helianthoides, Lasianthaea ritovegana, Lasianthaea squarrosa, Lasianthaea machucana, Lasianthaea macrocephala, Lasianthaea fruticosa, Lasianthaea aurea, Lasianthaea zinnioides, Lasianthaea beckeri, Lasianthaea ceanothifolia, Lasianthaea podocephala, Lasianthaea gentryi, Lasianthaea palmeri, Lasianthaea seemannii, Lasianthaea rosei, Lasianthaea crocea,
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-38187: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.