Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pseudovillosissima
ID:
95491

Status:
valid

Authors:
Semir & Leitão

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Revisão taxonomica de Lychnophora Mart. (Vernoniaeae: Compositae) 1993

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094820



Common Names

  • Lychnophora pseudovillosissima
  • False-velvet Lychnophora
  • False-velvet Plume


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Description

Lychnophora pseudovillosissima (also called False-fuzzy Daisy, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lychnophora pseudovillosissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant to treat skin problems, and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lychnophora pseudovillosissima has yellow flowers with yellow centers and long, thin petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lychnophora pseudovillosissima is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a seed tray filled with a good quality potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate drainage. Once the seedlings are established, transplant them into individual pots or into the garden. When propagating from division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn. Replant the divisions in a pot filled with a good quality potting mix and keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Lychnophora pseudovillosissima

Lychnophora pseudovillosissima can be found in Brazil.

Lychnophora pseudovillosissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lychnophora pseudovillosissima?

Lychnophora pseudovillosissima

What is the common name of Lychnophora pseudovillosissima?

False-Woolly Lychnophora

What is the natural habitat of Lychnophora pseudovillosissima?

Grassy slopes, meadows, and roadsides

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-51019: Based on the initial data import
Hermógenes de Freitas Leitão (1944-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leitão' in the authors string.
João Semir (1937-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Semir' in the authors string.