Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
carvalhoi
ID:
118814

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118143



Common Names

  • Carvalho's Lessingianthus
  • Lessingianthus Carvalhoi
  • Carvalho's Lessingianthus Grass


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia carvalhoi H.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Lessingianthus carvalhoi (also called Carvalho's Lessingianthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is a perennial herb with a woody base, growing up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Cerrado region of Brazil, and typically grows in rocky soils in open grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Lessingianthus carvalhoi is a low-growing perennial plant that is often used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It has attractive foliage and produces small yellow flowers in the summer. It is drought-tolerant and can thrive in a variety of soil types.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lessingianthus carvalhoi is a yellow, daisy-like flower head. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lessingianthus carvalhoi is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from the plant in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Lessingianthus carvalhoi

Lessingianthus carvalhoi is native to the Iberian Peninsula and can be found in parts of Portugal and Spain.

Lessingianthus carvalhoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lessingianthus carvalhoi?

Lessingianthus carvalhoi

What type of plant is Lessingianthus carvalhoi?

Perennial herb

Where is Lessingianthus carvalhoi found?

Southern Europe

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,

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