Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
spiciformis
ID:
1305103

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loeuille & Siniscalchi

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 253(1): 49 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317557



Common Names

  • Lychnophora Spiciformis
  • Lychnophora Spiciforme
  • Lychnophora Spiciformi


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Description

Lychnophora spiciformis (also called Spiciformis, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant with a creeping habit. It is native to Brazil and grows in dry, open areas. It has small, ovate leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lychnophora spiciformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lychnophora spiciformis is a yellow-orange color with a tubular shape. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single seed leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lychnophora spiciformis is a perennial herb native to Brazil and is typically found growing in humid forests. It is best grown in bright, indirect light and in a potting mix that is composed of bark, perlite, and sphagnum moss. It should be watered regularly and fertilized twice a month during the growing season. Propagation is done through division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Lychnophora spiciformis

Lychnophora spiciformis is found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Lychnophora spiciformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lychnophora spiciformis?

Lychnophora spiciformis

What is the common name of Lychnophora spiciformis?

Spiciformis Sunflower

What is the natural habitat of Lychnophora spiciformis?

Tropical rainforests of Brazil

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

Benoit Loeuille (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loeuille' in the authors string.
Carolina Moriani Siniscalchi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siniscalchi' in the authors string.