Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fuliginea
ID:
22286

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Biotropica 2: 42 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021615

Common Names

  • Llerasia Fuliginea
  • Fuliginea Daisy
  • Smokey Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Bigelowia fuliginea A.Gray [unknown]
  • Baccharis fuliginea Kunth [unknown]
  • Haplopappus fuligineus S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Bigelowia fuliginea (Kunth) A.Gray [unknown]
  • Neosyris fuliginea Greene [unknown]

Description

Llerasia fuliginea (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and its flower heads are borne in a flat-topped inflorescence. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Llerasia fuliginea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for cut flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Llerasia fuliginea has small, yellow flowers with a yellow center and white petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Llerasia fuliginea is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Llerasia fuliginea

Llerasia fuliginea is native to South America and can be found in the wild in this region.

Llerasia fuliginea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Llerasia fuliginea?

Llerasia fuliginea

What type of plant is Llerasia fuliginea?

Perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Llerasia fuliginea?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-120902: 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.