Lessingianthus pentacontus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pentacontus
ID:
34255
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Wash. 101: 946. 1988
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033584
Common Names
- Pentacontus
- Lessingianthus
- Fifty-flowered Crownbeard
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lessingianthus pentacontus (also called Lessingianthus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves that are green in color and can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in the Andes Mountains and is commonly found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lessingianthus pentacontus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lessingianthus pentacontus is a yellow, five-petaled flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lessingianthus pentacontus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Lessingianthus pentacontus
Lessingianthus pentacontus is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It can be found in the rainforests and savannas of the region.
Lessingianthus pentacontus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lessingianthus pentacontus?
Lessingianthus pentacontus
What is the common name of Lessingianthus pentacontus?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Lessingianthus pentacontus?
It is found in wet, montane forests in Peru
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
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:962000-1: Based on the initial data import