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
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.
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 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,