Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
liscanoanus
ID:
104217

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 35: 51 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000103546



Common Names

  • Liscano's Libanothamnus
  • Libanothamnus Liscanoanus
  • Liscano's Rockrose


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Synonyms

  • Espeletia liscanoana Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Libanothamnus liscanoanus (also called Liscano's Bushy Aster, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the Andes Mountains and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has a woody stem and produces small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Libanothamnus liscanoanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to provide shade and reduce soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Libanothamnus liscanoanus is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem and white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Libanothamnus liscanoanus is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season. Deadheading will help to promote more blooms.

Where to Find Libanothamnus liscanoanus

Libanothamnus liscanoanus is native to the Andes mountains in South America. It can be found in the wild in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Libanothamnus liscanoanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Libanothamnus liscanoanus?

Libanothamnus liscanoanus

What is the common name of Libanothamnus liscanoanus?

Liscano's Libanothamnus

Where is Libanothamnus liscanoanus native to?

Libanothamnus liscanoanus is native to South America

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-6110: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.