Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
(Hieron.) M.B.Angulo & Dematt.
                
                
                    
Source:
ipni
                
                
                    
Year:
2012
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Gayana, Bot. 69(2): 272 (2012)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341474
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Lessingianthus centauropsideus (also called Centauropsideus Lessingianthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to South America, where it grows in grassy and rocky habitats.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Lessingianthus centauropsideus 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
                        
                            Lessingianthus centauropsideus has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Lessingianthus centauropsideus 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 centauropsideus
                        
                            Lessingianthus centauropsideus is native to Brazil and can be found in the Rio de Janeiro region.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Lessingianthus centauropsideus FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Lessingianthus centauropsideus?
Lessingianthus centauropsideus
What is the family of Lessingianthus centauropsideus?
Asteraceae
Where is Lessingianthus centauropsideus 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,