Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
santosii
ID:
65843

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 44: 468 (-469), fig (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065172



Common Names

  • Lasiolaena santosii
  • Lasiolaena
  • Santosii


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Description

Lasiolaena santosii (also called Santos' Lasiolaena, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats. It has white flowers and lanceolate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Lasiolaena santosii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as digestive disorders and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lasiolaena santosii has yellow flowers with a single yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lasiolaena santosii is a perennial plant which can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is best cultivated in a sunny position in a well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soils, including clay soils, but prefers a neutral to slightly alkaline soil.

Where to Find Lasiolaena santosii

Lasiolaena santosii is native to the Canary Islands and Madeira.

Lasiolaena santosii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lasiolaena santosii?

Lasiolaena santosii

What is the common name of Lasiolaena santosii?

Santos Lasiolaena

What is the natural habitat of Lasiolaena santosii?

Mountain meadows and grasslands

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-22100: 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.