Status:
valid
Authors:
(Less.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 101: 940. 1988 , as 'bardanioides'
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039497
Common Names
- Lessingianthus bardanoides
- Bardanoides Lessingianthus
- Bardanoides Lessing's Daisy
Synonyms
- Vernonia bardanoides Less. [unknown]
- Vernonia lappoides Baker [unknown]
- Cacalia bardanoides (Less.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Vernonia reticulata Gardner [unknown]
- Vernonia cirsiiflora Mart. ex Baker [unknown]
- Cacalia lappoides Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Lessingianthus bardanoides (also called bardanoides thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has spiny leaves and purple flowers. It is found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Lessingianthus bardanoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lessingianthus bardanoides is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow center. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lessingianthus bardanoides is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil in the spring and keep the soil moist. When propagating by division, divide the plant in the spring and replant the divisions in a well-draining soil.
Where to Find Lessingianthus bardanoides
Lessingianthus bardanoides is native to South America and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Lessingianthus bardanoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lessingianthus bardanoides?
Lessingianthus bardanoides
What is the common name of Lessingianthus bardanoides?
Bardanoides Lessingianthus
What is the family of Lessingianthus bardanoides?
Asteraceae
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,