Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
V.M.Badillo
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1985
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Ernstia 29: 11 (1985).
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095921
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Lourteigia scandens
- Climbing Lourteigia
- Climbing Groundsel
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Lourteigia scandens (also called Climbing Lourteigia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous vine native to South America. It has long, twining stems and produces white flowers. It is found in moist forests and along riverbanks.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Lourteigia scandens is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and headaches. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. Additionally, its flowers can be used to make tea.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Lourteigia scandens has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a few leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Lourteigia scandens is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray. It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Lourteigia scandens
                        
                            Lourteigia scandens is native to South America and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and shrublands. It is most commonly found in Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Lourteigia scandens FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Lourteigia scandens?
Lourteigia scandens
What is the natural habitat of Lourteigia scandens?
Lourteigia scandens is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
What is the flower color of Lourteigia scandens?
The flowers of Lourteigia scandens are usually yellow or white.
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Lourteigia genus
                        
                            Lourteigia stoechadifolia, 
Lourteigia humilis, 
Lourteigia microphylla, 
Lourteigia lanulata, 
Lourteigia morenoi, 
Lourteigia ballotaefolia, 
Lourteigia fimbriata, 
Lourteigia dichroa, 
Lourteigia ballotifolia, 
Lourteigia aroensis, 
Lourteigia scandens, 
Lourteigia ornatiloba, 
Lourteigia gaudens,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        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,