Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Rob.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 101(4): 948 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020501
Common Names
- Souzae Lessingianthus
- Souzae Coreopsis
- Souzae Tickseed
Synonyms
- Vernonia souzae H.Rob. [unknown]
- Vernonia syncephalus Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]
Description
Lessingianthus souzae (also called Brazilian Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It has white flowers with yellow centers and grows in open fields and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Lessingianthus souzae is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It is used to treat skin diseases, rheumatism, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lessingianthus souzae is a small white or pinkish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed with a glossy surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lessingianthus souzae is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Lessingianthus souzae
Lessingianthus souzae is native to Brazil, and can be found in dry, sandy soils and disturbed areas. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Lessingianthus souzae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lessingianthus souzae?
Lessingianthus souzae
What is the common name of Lessingianthus souzae?
Souza's Lessingianthus
What is the natural habitat of Lessingianthus souzae?
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,