Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lantanifolia
ID:
25798

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Schauer) Strother

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 33: 24 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025127



Common Names

  • Lantana-leaved Jefea
  • Lantana-leaved Aster
  • Lantana-leaved Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Lipochaeta lantanifolia Schauer [unknown]
  • Zexmenia lantanifolia (Schauer) Sch.Bip. [unknown]

Description

Jefea lantanifolia (also called Lantana-leaved Jefea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central America. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils. It is found in areas of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Uses & Benefits

Jefea lantanifolia is a flowering plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Jefea lantanifolia is yellow and tubular with five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jefea lantanifolia is a perennial herb native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or from seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Jefea lantanifolia

Jefea lantanifolia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It can be found in moist forests, at elevations of up to 1,400 meters.

Jefea lantanifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jefea lantanifolia?

Jefea lantanifolia

What is the family of Jefea lantanifolia?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Jefea lantanifolia?

Lantana-leaf Jefea

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

IPNI record: 963282-1: Originally associated with wfo-0000131664
The Plant List version 1.0, record: gcc-9253: Originally associated with wfo-0000131664
The Plant List version 1.1, record: gcc-9253: Originally associated with wfo-0000131664
Sebastian Schauer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Schauer' in the authors string.
John Lance Strother (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strother' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:963282-1: Based on the initial data import