Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuifolius
ID:
128766

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 28: 499, t. 8 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128095



Common Names

  • Lycapsus tenuifolius
  • Slender-leaved Lycapsus
  • Slender Lycapsus


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Description

Lycapsus tenuifolius (also called 'Slender-leaved Lycapsus', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has leathery leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry forests, scrublands, and other dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lycapsus tenuifolius is used as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory and digestive ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lycapsus tenuifolius has white flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black, and have a diameter of 0.5 cm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lycapsus tenuifolius can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Lycapsus tenuifolius

Lycapsus tenuifolius is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Lycapsus tenuifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lycapsus tenuifolius?

Lycapsus tenuifolius

What is the common name of Lycapsus tenuifolius?

Slender-leaved Lycapsus

What is the habitat of Lycapsus tenuifolius?

It is found in wet meadows and grasslands in the mountains of Europe

Species in the Lycapsus genus

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,

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