Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ulei
ID:
43442

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 101(4): 949 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042771

Common Names

  • Lessingianthus ulei
  • Ule's Lessingianthus
  • Ule's Sunflower

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Synonyms

  • Vernonia ulei Hieron. [unknown]

Description

Lessingianthus ulei (also called Ule's Lessingianthus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas such as forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lessingianthus ulei is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach pains. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to make a yellow dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lessingianthus ulei has yellow flowers with five petals, each about 1 cm long. The seeds are small and black, about 1 mm in diameter. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lessingianthus ulei is a perennial herb native to the highlands of South America. It is a relatively easy plant to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame or in a sheltered area outdoors in the spring. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until they germinate. Once established, Lessingianthus ulei is quite drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Lessingianthus ulei

Lessingianthus ulei is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas such as canyons and hillsides.

Lessingianthus ulei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lessingianthus ulei?

Lessingianthus ulei

What is the common name of Lessingianthus ulei?

Lessingianthus

What is the natural habitat of Lessingianthus ulei?

Dry forests and scrublands in Brazil

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-141372: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.