Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rusby) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 101(4): 947 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133080
Common Names
- Lessingianthus robustus
- Robust Daisy
- Robust Fleabane
Description
Lessingianthus robustus (also called Robust Lessingianthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a long, thin stem with small, white flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lessingianthus robustus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and to reduce inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lessingianthus robustus is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lessingianthus robustus is a perennial plant that is easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring, and the seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Lessingianthus robustus
Lessingianthus robustus is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay.
Lessingianthus robustus FAQ
What are the common names of Lessingianthus robustus?
Robust Lessingianthus
What type of plant is Lessingianthus robustus?
Perennial herb
Where is Lessingianthus robustus native to?
Central and South America
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,