Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
dichroa
ID:
81851

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 21: 29 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081180



Common Names

  • Dichroa
  • Purple Daisy
  • Purple-Flowered Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium dichroum B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Lourteigia dichroa (also called Two-colored lourteigia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the western part of Mexico. It grows up to 0.5 m in height and has yellow and purple flowers. It grows in dry, rocky slopes and canyons.

Uses & Benefits

Lourteigia dichroa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lourteigia dichroa has yellow flowers with five petals and a short style. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, sessile leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lourteigia dichroa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Lourteigia dichroa

Lourteigia dichroa is native to the Mexican states of Sinaloa and Nayarit.

Lourteigia dichroa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lourteigia dichroa?

Lourteigia dichroa

What type of plant is Lourteigia dichroa?

It is an herbaceous perennial plant

Where is Lourteigia dichroa native to?

It is native to Mexico and Central America

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-37737: Based on the initial data import
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.
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.