Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eggersii
ID:
90292

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron. ex Sodiro

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. xxix. 75.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089621

Common Names

  • Eggers' Lycoseris
  • Eggers' Sunray
  • Eggers' Hawkweed

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Description

Lycoseris eggersii (also called 'Egger's Lycoseris', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Canary Islands. It has small, grey-green leaves and produces yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in mountainous regions.

Uses & Benefits

Lycoseris eggersii is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lycoseris eggersii has yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lycoseris eggersii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Canary Islands. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Lycoseris eggersii

Lycoseris eggersii is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky grasslands and shrublands.

Lycoseris eggersii FAQ

What type of plant is Lycoseris eggersii?

Lycoseris eggersii is a perennial herb.

Where does Lycoseris eggersii grow?

Lycoseris eggersii grows in South America.

What are the care requirements for Lycoseris eggersii?

Lycoseris eggersii requires full sun and well-drained soil.

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

Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Luis Sodiro (1836-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sodiro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:280126-2: Based on the initial data import