Aequatorium limonense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
limonense
ID:
134812
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Nord.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 31: 14. 1997
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134141
Common Names
- Lemon everlasting
- Lemon daisy
- Lemon paper daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aequatorium limonense (also called Lemon Aequatorium, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 50 cm tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in dry, disturbed areas. It has small, white flowers and deeply lobed leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Aequatorium limonense is an ornamental plant that is drought tolerant and can be used in rock gardens or as a ground cover. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as being used to treat skin ailments and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aequatorium limonense has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aequatorium limonense is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in early spring or late summer.
Where to Find Aequatorium limonense
Aequatorium limonense can be found in Costa Rica.
Aequatorium limonense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aequatorium limonense?
Aequatorium limonense
What is the natural habitat of Aequatorium limonense?
It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands of Mexico.
What is the flowering period of Aequatorium limonense?
It flowers from August to October.
Species in the Aequatorium genus
Aequatorium lepidotum, Aequatorium jamesonii, Aequatorium polygonoides, Aequatorium jamesonii, Aequatorium tatamanum, Aequatorium latibracteolatum, Aequatorium albiflorum, Aequatorium palealbum, Aequatorium verrucosum, Aequatorium asterotrichum, Aequatorium venezuelanum, Aequatorium limonense, Aequatorium repandiforme, Aequatorium caucanum, Aequatorium sinuatifolium,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-94938: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.