Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trinervis
ID:
85958

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 22: 653 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085287



Common Names

  • Lycoseris
  • Three-veined Lycoseris
  • Threenerve Daisy


Searching for Lycoseris trinervis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Lycoseris trinervis (also called three-veined lycoseris, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has an erect stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are yellow. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, and in dry and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lycoseris trinervis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators, and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lycoseris trinervis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin and green.

Searching for Lycoseris trinervis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Lycoseris trinervis is a hardy, drought-tolerant perennial that is native to California. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or early summer. Thin to 12-18 inches apart.

Where to Find Lycoseris trinervis

Lycoseris trinervis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny habitats such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.

Lycoseris trinervis FAQ

What is the common name of Lycoseris trinervis?

Three-nerved lycoseris

What is the scientific name of Lycoseris trinervis?

Lycoseris trinervis

What is the natural habitat of Lycoseris trinervis?

Grasslands, prairies, and open woodlands

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-41701: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.