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
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.
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 Llerasia genus
Llerasia caucana,
Llerasia fuliginea,
Llerasia boliviensis,
Llerasia hutchisonii,
Llerasia beckii,
Llerasia lindenii,
Llerasia macrocephala,
Llerasia soratensis,
Llerasia sanmartinensis,
Llerasia ledifolia,
Llerasia assuensis,
Llerasia hypoleuca,
Llerasia rufescens,
Llerasia pascoensis,
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,