Status:
valid
Authors:
(Less.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 101(4): 943 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032925
Common Names
- Smooth Lessingianthus
- Glabrous Lessingianthus
- Lessingianthus Glabratus
Description
Lessingianthus glabratus (also called Smooth Lessingianthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures, as well as rocky and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Lessingianthus glabratus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and has a long flowering period.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lessingianthus glabratus has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lessingianthus glabratus can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in spring and the seedlings should be transplanted in the following spring.
Where to Find Lessingianthus glabratus
Lessingianthus glabratus is native to South America and can be found in wet, grassy habitats.
Lessingianthus glabratus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lessingianthus glabratus?
Lessingianthus glabratus
What type of plant is Lessingianthus glabratus?
A perennial herb
Where is Lessingianthus glabratus found?
It is found in Europe and North Africa
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,