Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ballotaefolia
ID:
52750

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 23: 308 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000052079



Common Names

  • Lourteigia ballotaefolia
  • Ballotaefolia Lourteigia
  • Lourteigia


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium ballotaefolium Kunth [unknown]

Description

Lourteigia ballotaefolia (also called Ballotaefolia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Canary Islands. It has small, white flowers and grows in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate salty soils.

Uses & Benefits

Lourteigia ballotaefolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lourteigia ballotaefolia has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lourteigia ballotaefolia is a perennial plant native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or fall, and the divided plants should be replanted immediately.

Where to Find Lourteigia ballotaefolia

Lourteigia ballotaefolia is found in the Mediterranean region.

Lourteigia ballotaefolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lourteigia ballotaefolia?

Lourteigia ballotaefolia

What type of plant is Lourteigia ballotaefolia?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Lourteigia ballotaefolia?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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-150636: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.