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
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.
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 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,