Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
lucida
ID:
30648

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Meyen) Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 17(83): 57 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029977



Common Names

  • Parastrephia lucida
  • Parastrephia
  • Lucida


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Synonyms

  • Dolichogyne glabra Phil. [unknown]
  • Dolichogyne rigida Wedd. [unknown]
  • Lepidophyllum rupestre A.Gray [unknown]
  • Baccharis lucida Meyen [unknown]
  • Lepidophyllum phylicaeforme (Meyen) Hieron. [unknown]
  • Lepidophyllum rigidum (Wedd.) Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Vernonia phyliciformis phyliciformis [unknown]
  • Lepidophyllum phyliciforme (Meyen) Hieron. ex Fries [deprecated]
  • Lepidophyllum phylicaeforme phylicaeforme [unknown]
  • Lepidophyllum phyliciforme phyliciforme [unknown]
  • Lepidophyllum lucidum (Meyen) Hieron. [unknown]
  • Lepidophyllum rigidum A.Gray [unknown]
  • Vernonia phyliciformis resinosa Walp. [unknown]
  • Lepidophyllum abietinum Reiche [unknown]
  • Lepidophyllum phyliciforme resinosum S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Diplostephium tovarii Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Lepidophyllum lucidum (Meyen) Cabrera [unknown]

Description

Parastrephia lucida (also called Shining parastrephia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils in grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Parastrephia lucida is a species of shrub native to South America. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces small yellow flowers and has attractive foliage. It is also used in landscaping, as it can be used as a hedge or a windbreak. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parastrephia lucida has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a head. The seeds are small, brown, and slightly oval shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oblong-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parastrephia lucida is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Parastrephia lucida

Parastrephia lucida is native to South America, particularly in Argentina and Chile. It can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Parastrephia lucida FAQ

What is the growth rate of Parastrephia lucida?

Parastrephia lucida is a slow-growing shrub, typically reaching heights of 2-3 feet in 10 years.

What is the ideal soil type for Parastrephia lucida?

Parastrephia lucida prefers well-drained, loamy soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5.

What is the best climate for Parastrephia lucida?

Parastrephia lucida is best suited for climates with mild winters and cool summers.

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-128974: Based on the initial data import
Franz Meyen (1804-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meyen' in the authors string.
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.