Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
humilis
ID:
16471

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 21: 29 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015800



Common Names

  • Humble Lourteigia
  • Humble Groundsel
  • Humble Ragwort


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Description

Lourteigia humilis (also called Low lourteigia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in moist, disturbed habitats such as roadsides, ditches, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Lourteigia humilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lourteigia humilis is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, yellow-green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lourteigia humilis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed in autumn. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires little care.

Where to Find Lourteigia humilis

Lourteigia humilis can be found in the Andes Mountains in South America.

Lourteigia humilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lourteigia humilis?

Lourteigia humilis

What is the common name of Lourteigia humilis?

Humble Lourteigia

What is the natural habitat of Lourteigia humilis?

It is found in Mexico, in deciduous and semi-deciduous forests, at altitudes of 1000-2000 m.

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-115292: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' 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.