Status:
valid
Authors:
Gardner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 5: 234 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125871
Common Names
- Lychnophora Albertinioides
- Albertinioides White-ray
- White-ray
Description
Lychnophora albertinioides (also called Albertini's Lychnophora, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has yellow flowers and hairy leaves. It grows in grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lychnophora albertinioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make herbal teas which are believed to have calming and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lychnophora albertinioides has yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have thin stems and small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lychnophora albertinioides is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring in a cold frame.
Where to Find Lychnophora albertinioides
Lychnophora albertinioides is found in the Cerrado region of Brazil.
Lychnophora albertinioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lychnophora albertinioides?
Lychnophora albertinioides
What is the common name of Lychnophora albertinioides?
Albertinioides Lychnophora
What is the natural habitat of Lychnophora albertinioides?
It is found in dry meadows, grasslands, and roadsides in South America.
Species in the Lychnophora genus
Lychnophora brunioides,
Lychnophora villosissima,
Lychnophora markgravii,
Lychnophora rupestris,
Lychnophora passerina,
Lychnophora sericea,
Lychnophora staavioides,
Lychnophora pinaster,
Lychnophora syncephala,
Lychnophora crispa,
Lychnophora humillima,
Lychnophora pohlii,
Lychnophora souzae,
Lychnophora morii,
Lychnophora granmogolensis,
Lychnophora phylicifolia,
Lychnophora boquerona,
Lychnophora mello-barretoi,
Lychnophora diamantinana,
Lychnophora martiana,
Lychnophora ericoides,
Lychnophora granmogolensis,
Lychnophora gardneri,
Lychnophora reticulata,
Lychnophora pseudovillosissima,
Lychnophora rosmarinifolia,
Lychnophora salicifolia,
Lychnophora regis,
Lychnophora harleyi,
Lychnophora ramosissima,
Lychnophora albertinioides,
Lychnophora blanchetii,
Lychnophora bishopii,
Lychnophora sellovii,
Lychnophora uniflora,
Lychnophora triflora,
Lychnophora itatiaiae,
Lychnophora santosii,
Lychnophora nanuzae,
Lychnophora spiciformis,
Lychnophora hatschbachii,
Lychnophora candelabrum,
Lychnophora damazioi,
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,