Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sancti-pauli
ID:
47541

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron.) Dematt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 61(2): 239 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046870



Common Names

  • Lessingianthus sancti-pauli
  • St. Paul's Daisy
  • St. Paul's Sunflower


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia sancti-pauli Hieron. [unknown]

Description

Lessingianthus sancti-pauli (also called Saint Paul's Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lessingianthus sancti-pauli is a perennial plant used as an ornamental in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects, as well as to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lessingianthus sancti-pauli is yellow with a single head and a diameter of about 1 inch. The seed is a small, light brown achene with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lessingianthus sancti-pauli is a perennial plant that is easily propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. To propagate, divide the clumps of the plant and replant in the desired location. Water regularly and thin out the seedlings as they grow.

Where to Find Lessingianthus sancti-pauli

Lessingianthus sancti-pauli is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Lessingianthus sancti-pauli FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lessingianthus sancti-pauli?

Lessingianthus sancti-pauli

What type of plant is Lessingianthus sancti-pauli?

Lessingianthus sancti-pauli is a perennial plant.

Where is Lessingianthus sancti-pauli native to?

Lessingianthus sancti-pauli is native to South 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-145329: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Massimiliano Dematteis (b.1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dematt.' in the authors string.