Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
rigescens
ID:
53896

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Malme) Dematt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 61(2): 239 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000053225

Common Names

  • Lessingianthus rigescens
  • Rigid Lessingianthus
  • Rigid Sunflower

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Synonyms

  • Cacalia scabrifoliolata (Hieron.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia rigescens Malme [unknown]

Description

Lessingianthus rigescens (also called Rigid Lessingianthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows and rocky slopes. It has yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Lessingianthus rigescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lessingianthus rigescens is a small, white, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with white, daisy-like flowers and oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lessingianthus rigescens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seeds or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Lessingianthus rigescens

Lessingianthus rigescens is native to the mountains of central and northern Chile and can be found in the Andes mountains.

Lessingianthus rigescens FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Lessingianthus rigescens?

Lessingianthus rigescens prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

What is the size of Lessingianthus rigescens?

Lessingianthus rigescens typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet and a width of 1-2 feet.

What is the blooming period for Lessingianthus rigescens?

Lessingianthus rigescens blooms from late spring to early summer.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-151805: Based on the initial data import
Gustaf Oskar Andersson Malme (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Malme' in the authors string.
Massimiliano Dematteis (b.1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dematt.' in the authors string.