Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
barrosoanus
ID:
43728

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dematt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Blumea 51(2): 301 (300; fig. 1) (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043057

Common Names

  • Lessingianthus barrosoanus
  • Barrosoanus Lessingianthus
  • Barrosoanus False Sowthistle

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Description

Lessingianthus barrosoanus (also called Barroso's Lessingianthus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It has a woody stem and produces small white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lessingianthus barrosoanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, stomach ache and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lessingianthus barrosoanus is a small, yellow-greenish, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lessingianthus barrosoanus is a perennial shrub native to Brazil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Lessingianthus barrosoanus

Lessingianthus barrosoanus is native to Brazil and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Lessingianthus barrosoanus FAQ

What type of plant is Lessingianthus barrosoanus?

Lessingianthus barrosoanus is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Where is Lessingianthus barrosoanus found?

Lessingianthus barrosoanus is native to Brazil.

What is the growth habit of Lessingianthus barrosoanus?

Lessingianthus barrosoanus is an evergreen shrub that typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters.

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,

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