Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
lilloi
ID:
16378

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 32: 279 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015707



Common Names

  • Lilloi Idiothamnus
  • Idiothamnus
  • Lilloi


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium lilloi B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Idiothamnus lilloi (also called Lillo's cushionbush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Argentina and Chile. It grows in dry, rocky areas and has small, gray-green leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Idiothamnus lilloi is a plant native to South America. It has many non-medical uses, such as being used as a source of food for livestock, as an ornamental plant in gardens, and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Idiothamnus lilloi is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Idiothamnus lilloi is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in spring. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as the seedlings may not be true to type.

Where to Find Idiothamnus lilloi

Idiothamnus lilloi can be found in Argentina and Chile.

Idiothamnus lilloi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Idiothamnus lilloi?

Idiothamnus lilloi

What are the common names of Idiothamnus lilloi?

Lillo's bush, Lillo's broom

What is the natural habitat of Idiothamnus lilloi?

Idiothamnus lilloi is found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

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-115204: 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.
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.