Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
vepretorum
ID:
94570

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-0000093899



Common Names

  • Vepretorum Lessingianthus
  • Lessingianthus Vepretorum
  • Lessingianthus of Vepretorum


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Synonyms

  • Cacalia vepretorum (Mart. ex DC.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia vepretorum Mart. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Lessingianthus vepretorum (also called Veldt Daisy, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall, and has white flower heads. It is native to the mountains of South Africa, and is found in alpine and subalpine meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Lessingianthus vepretorum has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. It has also been used as a food source and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lessingianthus vepretorum has yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lessingianthus vepretorum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed sowing in spring or by division of the clumps in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Lessingianthus vepretorum

Lessingianthus vepretorum is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca.

Lessingianthus vepretorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lessingianthus vepretorum?

Lessingianthus vepretorum

What type of plant is Lessingianthus vepretorum?

Perennial herb

Where does Lessingianthus vepretorum grow?

It is native to South Africa

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-50109: 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.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.