Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
liesneri
ID:
2974

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 47: 121 (-122), fig (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002303

Common Names

  • Bartlettina liesneri
  • Liesner's Bartlettina
  • Liesner's Sunray

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Description

Bartlettina liesneri (also called Liesner's sunflower, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The leaves are lanceolate and have a white woolly texture. The flowers are yellow and have five petals. It grows in dry, sandy soils in desert scrub and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bartlettina liesneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bartlettina liesneri is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bartlettina liesneri is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Bartlettina liesneri

Bartlettina liesneri is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range.

Bartlettina liesneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bartlettina liesneri?

Bartlettina liesneri

What is the common name of Bartlettina liesneri?

Liesner's Bartlettina

What is the natural habitat of Bartlettina liesneri?

It is found in the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.

Species in the Bartlettina genus

Bartlettina hintonii, Bartlettina liesneri, Bartlettina pansamalensis, Bartlettina cronquistii, Bartlettina ehrenbergii, Bartlettina tamaulipana, Bartlettina macdougallii, Bartlettina prionophylla, Bartlettina williamsii, Bartlettina oresbioides, Bartlettina macromeris, Bartlettina tenorae, Bartlettina platyphylla, Bartlettina calderonii, Bartlettina lanicaulis, Bartlettina tuerckheimii, Bartlettina constipatiflora, Bartlettina silvicola, Bartlettina xalapana, Bartlettina hemisphaerica, Bartlettina chiriquensis, Bartlettina sordida, Bartlettina karwinskiana, Bartlettina breedlovei, Bartlettina hylobia, Bartlettina perezioides, Bartlettina paezensis, Bartlettina cleefii, Bartlettina hastifera, Bartlettina oresbia, Bartlettina pinabetensis, Bartlettina montigena, Bartlettina campii, Bartlettina brevipetiolata, Bartlettina luxii, Bartlettina ornata, Bartlettina guatemalensis, Bartlettina maxonii, Bartlettina tamaulipanum, Bartlettina juxtlahuaca, Bartlettina serboana, Bartlettina yaharana, Bartlettina solavegana, Bartlettina textitlana, Bartlettina conspicua,

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-102210: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.