Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) Urbatsch, R.P.Roberts & Neubig
Source:
gcc
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Sida 21(3): 1624 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000112092
Common Names
- Lorandersonia
- Pretty Lorandersonia
- Lorandersonia Daisy
Synonyms
- Aster formosus Kuntze [unknown]
- Ericameria pulchella (A.Gray) L.C.Anderson [unknown]
- Chrysothamnus elatior Standl. [unknown]
- Chrysothamnus pulchellus pulchellus [unknown]
- Chrysothamnus pulchellus pulchellus [unknown]
- Bigelowia pulchella A.Gray [unknown]
- Linosyris pulchella A.Gray [unknown]
- Chrysothamnus pulchellus Greene [unknown]
- Ericameria pulchella pulchella [unknown]
- Ericameria pulchella pulchella [unknown]
- Chrysothamnus pulchellus elatior H.M.Hall & Clem. [unknown]
- Chrysothamnus pulchellus elatior (Standl.) Kittell [unknown]
- Ericameria pulchella elatior (Standl.) L.C.Anderson [unknown]
- Chrysothamnus formosus Greene [unknown]
Description
Lorandersonia pulchella (also called 'Pulchella Lorandersonia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is found in the temperate regions of the Middle East. It grows in alpine meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Lorandersonia pulchella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lorandersonia pulchella is white with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lorandersonia pulchella is a fast-growing, succulent perennial that can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Lorandersonia pulchella
Lorandersonia pulchella is native to the Himalayas.
Lorandersonia pulchella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lorandersonia pulchella?
Lorandersonia pulchella
What is the common name of Lorandersonia pulchella?
Pretty lorandersonia
What are the uses of Lorandersonia pulchella?
It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Species in the Lorandersonia genus
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,