Status:
valid
Authors:
Decne.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Voy. Venus, Bot. [Atl.] t. 14 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012816
Common Names
- Lecocarpus
- Pinnatifid Lecocarpus
- Pinnatifid-leaved Lecocarpus
Description
Lecocarpus pinnatifidus (also called Pinnate Lecocarpus, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South America. It has large, pinnate leaves and tall, yellow-orange daisy-like flowers. It is found in moist woodlands and along streambanks.
Uses & Benefits
Lecocarpus pinnatifidus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lecocarpus pinnatifidus is yellow, with a single head of ray florets surrounding a yellow disc florets. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lecocarpus pinnatifidus is a perennial herb that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils. Propagation is done by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Lecocarpus pinnatifidus
Lecocarpus pinnatifidus is native to Chile and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands in the regions of Los Ríos and Los Lagos.
Lecocarpus pinnatifidus FAQ
What are the growing conditions for Lecocarpus pinnatifidus?
Lecocarpus pinnatifidus prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
What is the size of Lecocarpus pinnatifidus?
Lecocarpus pinnatifidus is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height and 1m in width.
What is the flowering period of Lecocarpus pinnatifidus?
Lecocarpus pinnatifidus flowers from late spring to early summer, with its peak flowering period in late spring.
Species in the Lecocarpus 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,