Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ramellae
ID:
123495

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cabrera) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 89: 74 (1999): (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122824



Common Names

  • Ramella's Daisy
  • Ramella's Sunflower
  • Ramella's Daisybush


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Description

Lessingianthus ramellae (also called Lessingianthus glaucus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the western United States. It has a hairy stem and grows to a height of about 0.5 m. It is found in dry, open grasslands and shrublands at elevations of 1,000-2,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Lessingianthus ramellae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas which are believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lessingianthus ramellae is yellow and has a single row of petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling has a single basal leaf and a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lessingianthus ramellae is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Lessingianthus ramellae

Lessingianthus ramellae is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia.

Lessingianthus ramellae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lessingianthus ramellae?

Lessingianthus ramellae

What is the common name of Lessingianthus ramellae?

Ramella's Lessingianthus

What is the habitat of Lessingianthus ramellae?

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-83977: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.