Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
candelabrum
ID:
1947

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Jahresber. Pollichia 20/21: 345. 1863

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001276



Common Names

  • Lychnophora candelabrum
  • Candelabra Cactus
  • Golden Torch Cactus


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Description

Lychnophora candelabrum (also called Candelabra Lychnophora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Cerrado of Brazil, where it grows in savannas and rocky slopes at elevations of 0–1,000 m. It is a perennial herb with deeply-lobed leaves and yellow flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Lychnophora candelabrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lychnophora candelabrum is a yellow, daisy-like flower with many petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, yellow, and have many petals.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lychnophora candelabrum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Lychnophora candelabrum

Lychnophora candelabrum is native to South America and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Lychnophora candelabrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lychnophora candelabrum?

Lychnophora candelabrum

What is the common name of Lychnophora candelabrum?

Candelabra Plant

Where is Lychnophora candelabrum found?

It is found in the tropical forests of 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,