Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
psilophyllus
ID:
139534

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 101(4): 947 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138863



Common Names

  • Psilophyllus
  • Smooth-Leaved Hawkweed
  • Lessingianthus


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Synonyms

  • Cacalia psilophylla (DC.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia paulina Mart. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Vernonia psilophylla megaphylla Baker [unknown]
  • Vernonia graminifolia graminifolia [unknown]
  • Vernonia psilophylla psilophylla [unknown]
  • Vernonia paulina Mart. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Vernonia psilophylla DC. [unknown]
  • Vernonia linariifolia DC. [unknown]

Description

Lessingianthus psilophyllus (also called Psilophyllous Lessingianthus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lessingianthus psilophyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lessingianthus psilophyllus is small and white. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lessingianthus psilophyllus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in late summer.

Where to Find Lessingianthus psilophyllus

Lessingianthus psilophyllus can be found in the temperate regions of South America.

Lessingianthus psilophyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lessingianthus psilophyllus?

Lessingianthus psilophyllus

What is the common name of Lessingianthus psilophyllus?

Smooth-Leaved Lessingianthus

What is the natural habitat of Lessingianthus psilophyllus?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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-99491: 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.