Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caucana
ID:
9568

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.F.Blake) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Webbia 24(1): 32 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008897

Common Names

  • Llerasia
  • Caucana Llerasia
  • Llerasia Caucana

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Description

Llerasia caucana (also called Cauca lleria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Colombia. It has a woody stem and its leaves are arranged in a rosette. It grows in open grasslands, disturbed areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Llerasia caucana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Llerasia caucana has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Llerasia caucana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Llerasia caucana

Llerasia caucana is native to Colombia. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, often in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Llerasia caucana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Llerasia caucana?

Llerasia caucana

What is the common name of Llerasia caucana?

Caucana Llerasia

What is the natural habitat of Llerasia caucana?

Dry, rocky slopes and hillsides

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-108614: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.