Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pinaster
ID:
19964

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Königl.-Baier. Bot. Ges. Regensburg 2: 152 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019293



Common Names

  • Lychnophora
  • Pinaster Lychnophora
  • Pinaster


Searching for Lychnophora pinaster? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Vernonia pinaster Less. [unknown]
  • Lychnophora affinis Gardner [unknown]
  • Lychnophora rosmarinus Pohl ex Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Lychnophora piptocoma Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Piptocoma lychnophorioides Less. [unknown]
  • Lychnophora trichocarpha (Spreng.) Spreng. ex Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Lychnophora trichocarpha trichocarpha [unknown]
  • Lychnophora brunioides pinifolia Mart. [unknown]
  • Vernonia trichocarpha Spreng. [unknown]
  • Lychnophora brunioides affinis (Gardner) Baker [unknown]
  • Lychnophora rosmarinus normalis Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Lychnophora trichocarpha (Spreng.) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Lychnophora rosmarinus affinis Sch.Bip. [unknown]

Description

Lychnophora pinaster (also called Pinaster Lychnophora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Brazil. It is found in dry, open habitats at elevations of 500-1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Lychnophora pinaster has been used for its medicinal properties, including as an antispasmodic, diuretic, and anti-inflammatory. It has also been used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lychnophora pinaster has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

Searching for Lychnophora pinaster? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Lychnophora pinaster is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a cold frame or in a greenhouse. Division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Lychnophora pinaster

Lychnophora pinaster is native to Brazil and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Lychnophora pinaster FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lychnophora pinaster?

Lychnophora pinaster

What is the common name of Lychnophora pinaster?

Pinaster Lychnophora

What type of plant is Lychnophora pinaster?

Herbaceous perennial

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,