Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
paraguariensis
ID:
1321371

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dematt.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Blumea 57(2): 112 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333825



Common Names

  • Lessingianthus paraguariensis
  • Paraguayan Lessingianthus
  • Paraguayan Lessingianthus


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Description

Lessingianthus paraguariensis (also called 'Paraguayan Lessingianthus', among many other common names) is a species of plant native to South America. It is a small perennial herb with a single, fleshy, oblong stem. The leaves are long and narrow, and the inflorescence is a single, erect flower with a yellow lip and yellow sepals and petals.

Uses & Benefits

Lessingianthus paraguariensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lessingianthus paraguariensis is a white to pale pink, tubular flower with five petals and five sepals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lessingianthus paraguariensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. Pruning is recommended to maintain the shape of the plant.

Where to Find Lessingianthus paraguariensis

Lessingianthus paraguariensis is found in Paraguay.

Lessingianthus paraguariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lessingianthus paraguariensis?

Lessingianthus paraguariensis

What is the common name of Lessingianthus paraguariensis?

Paraguay Yellow-eyed Grass

What is the family of Lessingianthus paraguariensis?

Xyridaceae

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

Massimiliano Dematteis (b.1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dematt.' in the authors string.