Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
caiapoensis
ID:
84331

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Rob.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 101(4): 941 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083660



Common Names

  • Caiapoensis Lessingianthus
  • Lessingianthus
  • Caiapoensis


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Description

Lessingianthus caiapoensis (also called Caiapó Star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is an annual plant with small white flowers and linear leaves. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lessingianthus caiapoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lessingianthus caiapoensis is a white to pale pink, solitary, axillary, and fragrant. The seed is a small, dark brown, and globose. The seedlings have long, narrow, and pointed cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lessingianthus caiapoensis is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be grown from seed or cuttings and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by taking cuttings from the stems. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Lessingianthus caiapoensis

Lessingianthus caiapoensis can be found in Brazil.

Lessingianthus caiapoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lessingianthus caiapoensis?

Lessingianthus caiapoensis

What is the common name of Lessingianthus caiapoensis?

Caiapoense lessingianthus

What type of plant is Lessingianthus caiapoensis?

Herbaceous perennial

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