Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
myrsinites
ID:
60024

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 101: 945. 1988

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059353



Common Names

  • Lessingianthus myrsinites
  • Myrtle-leaved Everlasting
  • Myrtle-leaved Cudweed


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Description

Lessingianthus myrsinites (also called Lessing's aster, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, white, star-shaped flowers and grows in rocky soils, mountain slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lessingianthus myrsinites is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in landscaping and as a drought-tolerant plant. Its flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lessingianthus myrsinites is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a serrated edge.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lessingianthus myrsinites is a perennial herb native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of salt spray. It is a low-maintenance plant that is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Where to Find Lessingianthus myrsinites

Lessingianthus myrsinites is native to South America and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Lessingianthus myrsinites FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lessingianthus myrsinites?

Lessingianthus myrsinites

What is the common name of Lessingianthus myrsinites?

Myrtle-leaf Lessingia

What is the natural habitat of Lessingianthus myrsinites?

It is native to California and Baja California, Mexico

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