Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Wash. 101: 949. 1988
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000500
Common Names
- Lessingianthus varroniifolius
- Varroniifolius Lessingianthus
- Varroniifolius Daisy
Description
Lessingianthus varroniifolius (also called Varron's Lessingianthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a small flower head. It grows in open woodlands and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lessingianthus varroniifolius is a plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to help control erosion. It is also used in landscaping and can be used to create a natural border or edge to a garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lessingianthus varroniifolius is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lessingianthus varroniifolius is a perennial plant native to South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. The seedlings should be thinned to about 6 inches apart. The plant can also be propagated by division in the spring.
Where to Find Lessingianthus varroniifolius
Lessingianthus varroniifolius is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.
Lessingianthus varroniifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lessingianthus varroniifolius?
Lessingianthus varroniifolius
What is the common name of Lessingianthus varroniifolius?
Varron's Daisy
What is the habitat of Lessingianthus varroniifolius?
It is found in open grasslands and shrublands
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,