Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
lanuginosus
ID:
30025

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dematt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 150(4): 490 (-492; fig. 2-4) (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029354

Common Names

  • Woolly Lessingia
  • Woolly Daisy
  • Woolly Sunray

Searching for Lessingianthus lanuginosus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Lessingianthus lanuginosus (also called woolly-leaved everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with woolly, white-hairy leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lessingianthus lanuginosus is used as a ground cover in gardens and is known for its drought tolerance. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lessingianthus lanuginosus has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Lessingianthus lanuginosus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Lessingianthus lanuginosus is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Lessingianthus lanuginosus

Lessingianthus lanuginosus is found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.

Lessingianthus lanuginosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lessingianthus lanuginosus?

Lessingianthus lanuginosus

What is the common name of Lessingianthus lanuginosus?

Woolly-flowered Lessingianthus

What is the natural habitat of Lessingianthus lanuginosus?

Dry grasslands and scrublands

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,

References