Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandis
ID:
15023

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. ex Oerst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Dansk Naturhist. Foren. Kjobenhavn (1852) 111.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014352

Common Names

  • Lycoseris grandis
  • Large Lycoseris
  • Large Sunray

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Description

Lycoseris grandis (also called large lycoseris, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows to a height of up to 1 meter and has a shallow root system. It is found in dry, open areas, including rocky slopes, grasslands, and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Lycoseris grandis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as an ingredient in potpourri. It has a pleasant scent and can be used to repel insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lycoseris grandis is white, with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lycoseris grandis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. For best results, water regularly and fertilize every few weeks.

Where to Find Lycoseris grandis

Lycoseris grandis is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Lycoseris grandis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lycoseris grandis?

Lycoseris grandis

What is the common name of Lycoseris grandis?

Large Lycoseris

What is the family of Lycoseris grandis?

Asteraceae

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Anders Sandøe Ørsted (1816-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oerst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:231337-1: Based on the initial data import