Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
durus
ID:
76787

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart. ex DC.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 101(4): 942 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076116



Common Names

  • Durable Lessingianthus
  • Durable Lessingia
  • Durable Goldenbush


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia dura Mart. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Vernonia araneosa Baker [unknown]
  • Vernonia macedoi G.M.Barroso [unknown]
  • Cacalia araneosa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia dura dura [unknown]
  • Vernonia macedoi Barroso [deprecated]
  • Vernonia firmula Mart. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Vernonia walpersiana Steud. [unknown]
  • Cacalia dura (Mart. ex DC.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia subsessilis Walp. [unknown]

Description

Lessingianthus durus (also called Durable Lessingianthus, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It has small, needle-like leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Lessingianthus durus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks as a low-maintenance shrub. It also has medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lessingianthus durus is a yellow, composite flower head, with a single row of yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, black and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lessingianthus durus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9.

Where to Find Lessingianthus durus

Lessingianthus durus is native to the mountains of Central and South America.

Lessingianthus durus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lessingianthus durus?

Lessingianthus durus

What is the common name of Lessingianthus durus?

Duro's Lessingianthus

What is the natural habitat of Lessingianthus durus?

Tropical rainforests of Central America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-32782: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.