Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
bellulus
ID:
1329019

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dematt.) M.B.Angulo

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Gayana, Bot. 69(2): 272 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341473





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Description

Lessingianthus bellulus (also called Lessingianthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It typically grows in moist and shady habitats, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lessingianthus bellulus is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lessingianthus bellulus is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lessingianthus bellulus is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings or divisions. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed, but it is best to use cuttings or divisions for faster results.

Where to Find Lessingianthus bellulus

Lessingianthus bellulus is native to Brazil and can be found in the Minas Gerais region.

Lessingianthus bellulus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lessingianthus bellulus?

Lessingianthus bellulus

What is the family of Lessingianthus bellulus?

Asteraceae

Where is Lessingianthus bellulus native to?

Brazil

Species in the Lessingianthus genus

Lessingianthus varroniifolius, Lessingianthus carduoides, Lessingianthus niederleinii, Lessingianthus laurifolius, Lessingianthus grearii, Lessingianthus adenophyllus, Lessingianthus polyphyllus, Lessingianthus platyphyllus, Lessingianthus hoveaefolius, Lessingianthus gonzalezii, Lessingianthus parvifolius, Lessingianthus coriaceus, Lessingianthus souzae, Lessingianthus lacunosus, Lessingianthus buddleiifolius, Lessingianthus varroniifolius, Lessingianthus heringeri, Lessingianthus soderstroemii, Lessingianthus irwinii, Lessingianthus lanuginosus, Lessingianthus morilloi, Lessingianthus glabratus, Lessingianthus pentacontus, Lessingianthus rubricaulis, Lessingianthus lorentzii, Lessingianthus linearifolius, Lessingianthus ixiamensis, Lessingianthus subobtusus, Lessingianthus bardanoides, Lessingianthus ligulifolius, Lessingianthus regis, Lessingianthus ammophilus, Lessingianthus ulei, Lessingianthus barrosoanus, Lessingianthus laevigatus, Lessingianthus sancti-pauli, Lessingianthus foliosus, Lessingianthus subosbcurus, Lessingianthus lapinhensis, Lessingianthus lanatus, Lessingianthus ibitipocensis, Lessingianthus constrictus, Lessingianthus longicuspis, Lessingianthus laniferus, Lessingianthus declivium, Lessingianthus onopordioides, Lessingianthus argyrophyllus, Lessingianthus rigescens, Lessingianthus clavatus, Lessingianthus octanthus,

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

Massimiliano Dematteis (b.1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dematt.' in the authors string.
María Betiana Angulo (b.1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.B.Angulo' in the authors string.