Lychnophora crispa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crispa
ID:
23946
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mattf.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 8: 429 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023275
Common Names
- Crisp Lychnophora
- Crisp Cottonrose
- Crisp Cottonrose-mallow
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lychnophora crispa (also called White Lace Flower, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Brazil. It has white, yellow, and pink flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Lychnophora crispa is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lychnophora crispa is white in color and has a tubular corolla. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lychnophora crispa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in the fall for best results. The plant can also be divided in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Lychnophora crispa
Lychnophora crispa is native to South America and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and woodlands.
Lychnophora crispa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lychnophora crispa?
Lychnophora crispa
What is the common name of Lychnophora crispa?
Crisped lychnophora
What is the natural habitat of Lychnophora crispa?
It is native to 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-122495: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' in the authors string.