Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
belizeanus
ID:
9955

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Turner) Strother

Source:
gcc

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 14(4): 547. 1989

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009284



Common Names

  • Belize Lundellianthus
  • Lundellianthus
  • Lundellianthus Belizeanus


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Description

Lundellianthus belizeanus (also called Belizean Lundellianthus, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Central America and is found in wet and dry soils. Its leaves are ovate to lanceolate in shape, and its flowers are white to yellow in color.

Uses & Benefits

Lundellianthus belizeanus is used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lundellianthus belizeanus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lundellianthus belizeanus is a perennial herb native to Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, it should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. When propagating from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in the summer and root them in a moist, well-drained soil. It can also be propagated by division in the spring.

Where to Find Lundellianthus belizeanus

Lundellianthus belizeanus is found in the rainforests of Belize.

Lundellianthus belizeanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lundellianthus belizeanus?

Lundellianthus belizeanus

What is the natural habitat of Lundellianthus belizeanus?

It is found in the rainforests of Belize

What are the common names of Lundellianthus belizeanus?

It is commonly known as Belizean lundellianthus, Belizean wildflower, and Belizean wildflower bush

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-108997: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.
John Lance Strother (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strother' in the authors string.