Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sodiroi
ID:
60287

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


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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.

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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 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-16696: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.