Status:
valid
Authors:
Sch.Bip.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Jahresber. Pollichia 20-21: 364 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127622
Common Names
- White Lychnophora
- White-flowered Lychnophora
- Blanchet's Lychnophora
Description
Lychnophora blanchetii (also called Blanchet's Lychnophora, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to South America and is commonly found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Lychnophora blanchetii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make herbal medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lychnophora blanchetii is yellow and has a single row of ray florets surrounding a yellow central disc. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves, and the cotyledons are oval and slightly toothed.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lychnophora blanchetii is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or fall. Seeds can also be used, but germination is slow and inconsistent.
Where to Find Lychnophora blanchetii
Lychnophora blanchetii is native to Brazil and can be found in dry, sandy areas, such as savannas and grasslands.
Lychnophora blanchetii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lychnophora blanchetii?
Lychnophora blanchetii
What is the common name of Lychnophora blanchetii?
Blanchet's Lychnophora
Where is Lychnophora blanchetii native to?
Brazil
What type of plant is Lychnophora blanchetii?
Shrub
What color are the flowers of Lychnophora blanchetii?
White
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,