Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
harleyi
ID:
115009

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 53: 374 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114338



Common Names

  • Harley's Lychnophora
  • Harley's Aster
  • Lychnophora harleyi


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Description

Lychnophora harleyi (also called Harley's Eryngo, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Brazil and Argentina. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of 40 cm. It is found in dry grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Lychnophora harleyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lychnophora harleyi is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lychnophora harleyi is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that typically grows to only 4” tall. It is native to Brazil. It features small, white daisy-like flowers (to 1/2” diameter) with yellow center disks and white ray florets. Flowers appear in spring. Narrow, linear, gray-green leaves (to 1/2” wide) are arranged in a basal rosette. Cultivation and propagation: Lychnophora harleyi prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Lychnophora harleyi

Lychnophora harleyi is native to Brazil and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Lychnophora harleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lychnophora harleyi?

Lychnophora harleyi

What type of plant is Lychnophora harleyi?

A flowering plant

Where is Lychnophora harleyi native to?

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-7584: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.