Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boliviensis
ID:
34119

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cabrera) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Biotropica 2: 43 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033448



Common Names

  • Llerasia boliviensis
  • Bolivian Llerasia
  • Bolivian False Hellebore


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Synonyms

  • Haplopappus bolivensis Cabrera [unknown]
  • Haplopappus boliviensis Cabrera [deprecated]

Description

Llerasia boliviensis (also called Bolivian Llerasia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Bolivia. It has yellow flowers and its leaves are lanceolate and serrated. It grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Llerasia boliviensis has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Llerasia boliviensis has small, white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Llerasia boliviensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Llerasia boliviensis

Llerasia boliviensis is native to South America, particularly in Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador.

Llerasia boliviensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Llerasia boliviensis?

Llerasia boliviensis

What is the common name of Llerasia boliviensis?

Bolivian Llerasia

Where is Llerasia boliviensis found?

It is found in South America, mainly in Bolivia.

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-132336: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.