Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
foliosus
ID:
47716

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dematt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 61(2): 234 (-236; figs. 1, 3a (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000047045

Common Names

  • Foliate Lessingianthus
  • Foliate Lessingia
  • Foliate Lessingia Daisy

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Description

Lessingianthus foliosus (also called Leafy Lessingianthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Lessingianthus foliosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lessingianthus foliosus has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black, and have a rough surface. The seedlings of Lessingianthus foliosus have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lessingianthus foliosus is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed sowing in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Lessingianthus foliosus

Lessingianthus foliosus can be found in Central and South America. It is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas.

Lessingianthus foliosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lessingianthus foliosus?

Lessingianthus foliosus

What is the natural habitat of Lessingianthus foliosus?

It is found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America.

What are the common uses of Lessingianthus foliosus?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

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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