Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
diamantinana
ID:
65353

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coile & S.B.Jones

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 33: 532 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064682



Common Names

  • Diamond Lychnophora
  • Lychnophora Diamantinana
  • Diamond-Flowered Lychnophora


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Description

Lychnophora diamantinana (also called Diamond Lychnophora, among many other common names) is an annual plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a tufted, erect stem with yellow flowers. It is native to Brazil and can be found in meadows, pastures and dry places.

Uses & Benefits

Lychnophora diamantinana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lychnophora diamantinana has small yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3mm. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lychnophora diamantinana is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn, and divisions can be taken in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Lychnophora diamantinana

Lychnophora diamantinana can be found in the Cerrado region of Brazil.

Lychnophora diamantinana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lychnophora diamantinana?

Lychnophora diamantinana

What is the common name of Lychnophora diamantinana?

Diamantina White-Cotton

What is the natural habitat of Lychnophora diamantinana?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-21629: Based on the initial data import
Samuel Boscom Jones (1933-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.B.Jones' in the authors string.
Nancy Craft Coile (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coile' in the authors string.