Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
G.M.Barroso
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1956
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 14: 260. 1956 , as 'markgravii'
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009680
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Lychnophora
- Markgravii
- Markgrav's Starburst
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Lychnophora markgravii (also called Markgrav's Lychnophora, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and in open woodlands.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Lychnophora markgravii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Lychnophora markgravii has small white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a rosette of leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Lychnophora markgravii is a perennial herb that is native to Brazil. It grows best in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist medium.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Lychnophora markgravii
                        
                            Lychnophora markgravii can be found in Brazil, primarily in the northeastern and southeastern parts of the country.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Lychnophora markgravii FAQ
                        
                            What is the natural habitat of Lychnophora markgravii?
Lychnophora markgravii is native to Brazil.
What are the medicinal uses of Lychnophora markgravii?
Lychnophora markgravii has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, inflammation, and skin disorders.
What is the growth habit of Lychnophora markgravii?
Lychnophora markgravii is an annual or perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall.
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,