Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Rodrigo
                
                
                    
Source:
tro
                
                
                    
Year:
1935
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 1: 51 (1935)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266478
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Lecanophora Chubutensis
- Chubut Lecanophora
- Chubutensis Lecanophora
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Lecanophora chubutensis (also called Chubut Lecanophora, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It typically grows in dry, sandy, and stony soils, and is found in grasslands, scrublands, and wastelands.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Lecanophora chubutensis is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Lecanophora chubutensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Lecanophora chubutensis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and can be grown in a variety of soils. It should be fertilized in spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Lecanophora chubutensis
                        
                            Lecanophora chubutensis is native to the temperate regions of South America, including Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Lecanophora chubutensis FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Lecanophora chubutensis?
Lecanophora chubutensis
What type of plant is Lecanophora chubutensis?
Herb
Where does Lecanophora chubutensis grow?
Mexico
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Lecanophora genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Malvaceae family
                        
                            Abelmoschus angulosus, 
Abelmoschus caillei, 
Abelmoschus crinitus, 
Abelmoschus esculentus, 
Abelmoschus ficulneus, 
Abelmoschus hostilis, 
Abelmoschus magnificus, 
Abelmoschus manihot, 
Abelmoschus moschatus, 
Abelmoschus muliensis, 
Abelmoschus sagittifolius, 
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, 
Abroma augustum, 
Abutilon abutiloides, 
Abutilon affine, 
Abutilon alii, 
Abutilon amplum, 
Abutilon andrewsianum, 
Abutilon andrieuxii, 
Abutilon anglosomaliae, 
Abutilon angulatum, 
Abutilon anodoides, 
Abutilon appendiculatum, 
Abutilon arenarium, 
Abutilon arequipense, 
Abutilon auritum, 
Abutilon austroafricanum, 
Abutilon badium, 
Abutilon balansae, 
Abutilon bastardioides, 
Abutilon benedictum, 
Abutilon berlandieri, 
Abutilon bidentatum, 
Abutilon bracteosum, 
Abutilon buchii, 
Abutilon burandtii, 
Abutilon bussei, 
Abutilon californicum, 
Abutilon calliphyllum, 
Abutilon carinatum, 
Abutilon coahuilae, 
Abutilon commutatum, 
Abutilon cryptopetalum, 
Abutilon cuspidatum, 
Abutilon densiflorum, 
Abutilon dinteri, 
Abutilon dispermum, 
Abutilon divaricatum, 
Abutilon dugesii, 
Abutilon durandoi,