Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
scabrifoliatus
ID:
116502

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 76: 29. 1994

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115831



Common Names

  • Lessingianthus scabrifoliatus
  • Scabrifoliatus Lessingianthus
  • Scabrifoliatus Groundsel


Searching for Lessingianthus scabrifoliatus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Lessingianthus scabrifoliatus (also called Rough-Leaved Lessingianthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lessingianthus scabrifoliatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lessingianthus scabrifoliatus is white in color, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single, unbranched stem and a single, long, narrow leaf.

Searching for Lessingianthus scabrifoliatus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Lessingianthus scabrifoliatus is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or fall and cuttings should be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Lessingianthus scabrifoliatus

Lessingianthus scabrifoliatus can be found in the Brazilian state of Bahia.

Lessingianthus scabrifoliatus FAQ

What are the growth requirements of Lessingianthus scabrifoliatus?

Lessingianthus scabrifoliatus prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including sandy and clay soils.

What is the flowering period of Lessingianthus scabrifoliatus?

Lessingianthus scabrifoliatus typically flowers from late spring to early summer.

What is the best way to propagate Lessingianthus scabrifoliatus?

The best way to propagate Lessingianthus scabrifoliatus is by division in spring or autumn.

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-77263: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.