Status:
valid
Authors:
Britton
Source:
gcc
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 19(9): 266 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010545
Common Names
- Boliviana Lycoseris
- Lycoseris Boliviana
- Boliviana
Description
Lycoseris boliviana (also called Bolivian lycoseris, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes of South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is found in dry meadows, open woodlands, and rocky slopes at an altitude of 2000-4000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Lycoseris boliviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lycoseris boliviana has small, yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow disc florets and yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, black, and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lycoseris boliviana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. When grown from seed, it should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. When propagating by division, it should be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps into smaller sections, each with a few leaves and roots attached.
Where to Find Lycoseris boliviana
Lycoseris boliviana is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Lycoseris boliviana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lycoseris boliviana?
Lycoseris boliviana
What is the common name of Lycoseris boliviana?
Bolivian Lycoseris
What is the natural habitat of Lycoseris boliviana?
Grassland, heaths and open woodland
Species in the Lycoseris genus
Lycoseris retroflexa,
Lycoseris boliviana,
Lycoseris grandis,
Lycoseris colombiana,
Lycoseris minor,
Lycoseris retroflexa,
Lycoseris crocata,
Lycoseris trinervis,
Lycoseris eggersii,
Lycoseris triplinervia,
Lycoseris mexicana,
Lycoseris eggersii,
Lycoseris grandis,
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,