Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
brevispina
ID:
750413

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Barthlott) Barthlott & N.Korotkova

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
in Willdenowia 40(2): 166. 2010.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749746

Common Names

  • Lymanbensonia Brevispina
  • Brevispina Lymanbensonia
  • Short-Spined Lymanbensonia

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Synonyms

  • Pfeiffera brevispina (F.Ritter) P.V.Heath [invalid]
  • Pfeiffera brevispina D.R.Hunt [unknown]
  • Rhipsalis riocampanensis Madsen & Z.Aguirre [unknown]
  • Acanthorhipsalis brevispina F.Ritter ex Doweld [illegitimate]
  • Acanthorhipsalis brevispina F.Ritter [invalid]
  • Rhipsalis brevispina (Barthlott) Kimnach [unknown]
  • Lepismium brevispinum Barthlott [unknown]

Description

Lymanbensonia brevispina (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white daisy-like flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Lymanbensonia brevispina is an ornamental plant that is used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lymanbensonia brevispina has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lymanbensonia brevispina is a perennial herb that is native to Peru. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost.

Where to Find Lymanbensonia brevispina

Lymanbensonia brevispina is native to Peru.

Lymanbensonia brevispina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lymanbensonia brevispina?

Lymanbensonia brevispina

What is the common name of Lymanbensonia brevispina?

Short-spined Lymanbensonia

What is the natural habitat of Lymanbensonia brevispina?

Dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region

Species in the Cactaceae family

Acanthocalycium glaucum, Acanthocalycium spiniflorum, Acanthocalycium thionanthum, Acanthocalycium leucanthum, Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum, Acanthocalycium klimpelianum, Acanthocereus chiapensis, Acanthocereus tetragonus, Acanthocereus guatemalensis, Acanthocereus maculatus, Acanthocereus canoensis, Acanthocereus castellae, Acanthocereus cuixmalensis, Acanthocereus fosterianus, Acanthocereus haackeanus, Acanthocereus hesperius, Acanthocereus hirschtianus, Acanthocereus macdougallii, Acanthocereus oaxacensis, Acanthocereus paradoxus, Acanthocereus rosei, Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus, Acanthocereus atropurpureus, Acharagma aguirreanum, Acharagma roseanum, Airampoa albisaetacens, Airampoa armata, Airampoa ayrampo, Airampoa boliviensis, Airampoa cedergreniana, Airampoa chilensis, Airampoa corrugata, Airampoa erectoclada, Airampoa ianthinantha, Airampoa microdisca, Airampoa minuscula, Airampoa orurensis, Airampoa panellana, Airampoa picardoi, Airampoa silvestris, Airampoa tilcarensis, Aporepiphyllum freiburgensis, Aporocactus flagelliformis, Aporocactus martianus, Aporocactus moennighoffii, Aporocactus knebelii, Aporoheliocereus smithianus, Ariocarpus agavoides, Ariocarpus bravoanus, Ariocarpus drabi,

References

Wilhelm Barthlott (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barthlott' in the authors string.
Nadja Korotkova: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Korotkova' in the authors string.