Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
regis
ID:
114398

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 53: 375 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113727



Common Names

  • King's Lychnophora
  • King's Starwort
  • King's Centaury


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Description

Lychnophora regis (also called 'King's lychnophora', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It has a woody stem and produces yellow flowers. It grows in sunny areas and can be found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Lychnophora regis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lychnophora regis has yellow flowers with a single row of yellow petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black with a white tuft of hairs at one end. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lychnophora regis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering during the winter months. Fertilize lightly in the spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Lychnophora regis

Lychnophora regis can be found in the mountains of Central and South America.

Lychnophora regis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lychnophora regis?

Lychnophora regis

What is the common name of Lychnophora regis?

King's Lychnophora

What type of plant is Lychnophora regis?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-750: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.