Status:
valid
Authors:
Sagást. & M.O.Dillon
Source:
gcc
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 40: 363 (-365), fig (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126191
Common Names
- Llerasia
- Pascoensis
- Llerasia Pascoensis
Description
Llerasia pascoensis (also called Pasco Llerasia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in grassy and moist habitats, and has a rosette habit. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Llerasia pascoensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach pain, and skin infections. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Llerasia pascoensis is yellow and daisy-like with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Llerasia pascoensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division.
Where to Find Llerasia pascoensis
Llerasia pascoensis is native to the Pasco region of Peru.
Llerasia pascoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Llerasia pascoensis?
Llerasia pascoensis
What is the family of Llerasia pascoensis?
Asteraceae
Where is Llerasia pascoensis found?
Peru
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,