Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rusby) Pruski
Source:
gcc
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Sida, Bot. Misc. 21(4): 2033 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073453
Common Names
- Elatostema malacotrichum
- Soft-haired Elatostema
- Soft-haired Leaf Elatostema
Synonyms
- Moquinia macrocephala Rusby [unknown]
- Gochnatia macrocephala (Rusby) Cabrera [unknown]
- Llerasia lucidula (S.F.Blake) Cuatrec. [unknown]
- Haplopappus lucidulus S.F.Blake [unknown]
Description
Llerasia macrocephala (also called large-headed lleria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Llerasia macrocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and has medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Llerasia macrocephala is yellow, with 5 petals. The seed is a small, black, round shape. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Llerasia macrocephala is a shrub that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It needs regular watering and fertilizing to keep it healthy.
Where to Find Llerasia macrocephala
Llerasia macrocephala is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats. It is also found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.
Llerasia macrocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Llerasia macrocephala?
Llerasia macrocephala
What type of plant is Llerasia macrocephala?
Llerasia macrocephala is an evergreen shrub
Where does Llerasia macrocephala grow?
Llerasia macrocephala is native to South America
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,