Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tomentellus
ID:
62911

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart. ex DC.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 101(4): 949 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062240



Common Names

  • Woolly Daisy
  • Woolly Daisy Bush
  • Woolly Daisy Plant


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Description

Lessingianthus tomentellus (also called Woolly-Headed Daisy, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Andes Mountains. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and grows to a height of 2-3 feet. It is commonly found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lessingianthus tomentellus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lessingianthus tomentellus is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a white tuft of hairs at one end. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a white tuft of hairs at one end.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lessingianthus tomentellus is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soil and can be propagated by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and should be kept moist until they root. Seeds can be sown in the spring or fall and should be kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Lessingianthus tomentellus

Lessingianthus tomentellus is native to South America and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Lessingianthus tomentellus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lessingianthus tomentellus?

Lessingianthus tomentellus

What is the common name of Lessingianthus tomentellus?

Woolly-headed Lessingianthus

What is the family of Lessingianthus tomentellus?

Asteraceae

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

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.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:962027-1: Based on the initial data import