Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
B.L.Turner
                
                
                    
Source:
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Year:
1992
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 73: 24, fig. 1 (1992)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009346
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Lasianthaea ritovegana
- Ritovegana Lasianthaea
- Lasianthaea
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Lasianthaea ritovegana (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and solitary yellow flower heads. It can be found in rocky and sandy soils, as well as in grasslands and meadows.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Lasianthaea ritovegana has been used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Lasianthaea ritovegana has white flowers with yellow centers, small seeds, and small seedlings with a single stem.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Lasianthaea ritovegana is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Lasianthaea ritovegana
                        
                            Lasianthaea ritovegana is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Lasianthaea ritovegana FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Lasianthaea ritovegana?
Lasianthaea ritovegana
What type of plant is Lasianthaea ritovegana?
Lasianthaea ritovegana is a herbaceous perennial
Where is Lasianthaea ritovegana found?
Lasianthaea ritovegana is found in India
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Lasianthaea genus
                        
                            Lasianthaea helianthoides, 
Lasianthaea ritovegana, 
Lasianthaea squarrosa, 
Lasianthaea machucana, 
Lasianthaea macrocephala, 
Lasianthaea fruticosa, 
Lasianthaea aurea, 
Lasianthaea zinnioides, 
Lasianthaea beckeri, 
Lasianthaea ceanothifolia, 
Lasianthaea podocephala, 
Lasianthaea gentryi, 
Lasianthaea palmeri, 
Lasianthaea seemannii, 
Lasianthaea rosei, 
Lasianthaea crocea,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        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,