Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
assuensis
ID:
94527

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Biotropica 2: 42 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093856



Common Names

  • Assu Llerasia
  • Assu Everlasting
  • Llerasia assuensis


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Description

Llerasia assuensis (also called Llerasia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant, native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in the understory of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Llerasia assuensis is used as an ornamental plant and is known to attract birds and butterflies. It is also used in traditional medicine as a remedy for fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Llerasia assuensis has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Llerasia assuensis is a perennial herb that is propagated through seed or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It requires regular watering during the growing season and should be fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Llerasia assuensis

Llerasia assuensis is native to the Mediterranean region.

Llerasia assuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Llerasia assuensis?

Llerasia assuensis

What is the natural habitat of Llerasia assuensis?

Llerasia assuensis is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.

What is the flowering period of Llerasia assuensis?

Llerasia assuensis typically flowers from April to June.

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-50067: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.