Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 101(4): 946 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000051516
Common Names
- Onopordioides Lessingianthus
- Onopordioides
- Lessingianthus
Synonyms
- Vernonia onopordioides Baker [unknown]
Description
Lessingianthus onopordioides (also called Onopordioides Lessingianthus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, erect stem with small yellow flowers. It grows in open areas, including grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Lessingianthus onopordioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lessingianthus onopordioides is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are about 2 cm tall and have a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lessingianthus onopordioides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but should be watered regularly during dry periods. It can be propagated by division in the spring or early summer. Divide the clumps into smaller sections and replant in the desired location.
Where to Find Lessingianthus onopordioides
Lessingianthus onopordioides is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and scrublands. It is also found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides.
Lessingianthus onopordioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lessingianthus onopordioides?
Lessingianthus onopordioides
Where does Lessingianthus onopordioides grow?
Lessingianthus onopordioides grows in dry grasslands in Europe.
What is the lifespan of Lessingianthus onopordioides?
Lessingianthus onopordioides is an annual plant.
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,