Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rufescens
ID:
113216

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.F.Blake) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Biotropica 2: 45 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000112545

Common Names

  • Llerasia Rufescens
  • Rufescens Llerasia
  • Llerasia

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Synonyms

  • Haplopappus rufescens S.F.Blake [unknown]

Description

Llerasia rufescens (also called Red-haired Llerasia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andean regions of South America. It has a creeping habit and produces small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats in the understory of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Llerasia rufescens is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal herb, and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Llerasia rufescens has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a rough texture. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Llerasia rufescens is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Regular watering is recommended during the growing season.

Where to Find Llerasia rufescens

Llerasia rufescens is native to South America and can be found in moist, shady areas such as forests and woodlands.

Llerasia rufescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Llerasia rufescens?

Llerasia rufescens

What is the common name of Llerasia rufescens?

Rufescent Llerasia

What is the habitat of Llerasia rufescens?

Grasslands and meadows

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-7206: 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.