Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hieron.) Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 69: 313 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059616
Common Names
- Lasiocephalus
- Sodiro's Aster
- Chilean Aster
Description
Lasiocephalus sodiroi (also called Sodiro's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and long, thin stems with yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Lasiocephalus sodiroi is used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, skin diseases, and respiratory ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lasiocephalus sodiroi has small yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lasiocephalus sodiroi is a perennial plant native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate air circulation. To propagate from division, dig up the plant and divide it into smaller sections. Replant the sections in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate air circulation.
Where to Find Lasiocephalus sodiroi
Lasiocephalus sodiroi is native to Ecuador and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Lasiocephalus sodiroi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lasiocephalus sodiroi?
Lasiocephalus sodiroi
What is the common name of Lasiocephalus sodiroi?
Sodiro's Hawkweed
What is the natural habitat of Lasiocephalus sodiroi?
Mountain meadows
Species in the Lasiocephalus genus
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,