Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
balfourii
ID:
1409472

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vierh.) N.Kilian, Galbany, Oberpr. & A.G.Mill.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 183(3): 403. 2017 [29 Mar 2017]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421937



Common Names

  • Libinhania balfourii
  • Balfour's Libinhania
  • Balfour's Daisy


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Description

Libinhania balfourii (also called Balfour's Libinhania, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and small, grey-green leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and damp rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Libinhania balfourii is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Libinhania balfourii is white or pinkish and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Libinhania balfourii is a fern native to Central and South America. It is a terrestrial plant that prefers moist, shady conditions. It can be propagated by division or by spores. When propagating by division, the rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least two fronds each. When propagating by spores, the spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until the spores germinate.

Where to Find Libinhania balfourii

Libinhania balfourii can be found in Brazil.

Libinhania balfourii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Libinhania balfourii?

Libinhania balfourii

What type of plant is Libinhania balfourii?

Shrub

Where is Libinhania balfourii found?

Mexico

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

Christoph Oberprieler (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oberpr.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Vierhapper (1876-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vierh.' in the authors string.
Norbert Kilian (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Kilian' in the authors string.
Mercé Galbany: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galbany' in the authors string.
Anthony G. Miller (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.G.Mill.' in the authors string.