Lecocarpus darwinii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
darwinii
ID:
90827
Status:
valid
Authors:
Adsersen
Source:
gcc
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Bot. Tidsskr. 75: 69, fig. (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090156
Common Names
- Darwin's Lecocarpus
- Darwin's Lichen
- Darwin's Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lecocarpus darwinii (also called Darwin's Barba, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the temperate forests of Chile and Argentina. It grows in moist, shady areas and has small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Lecocarpus darwinii is a perennial plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lecocarpus darwinii is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedling is a small rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lecocarpus darwinii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed. It prefers a sunny location in well-drained soil and can tolerate some shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be propagated from cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Lecocarpus darwinii
Lecocarpus darwinii is native to Chile and can be found in the coastal regions of the country.
Lecocarpus darwinii FAQ
What are the common names of Lecocarpus darwinii?
Common names of Lecocarpus darwinii include Darwin's Lecocarpus and Darwin's Tree Daisy
What is the scientific classification of Lecocarpus darwinii?
The scientific classification of Lecocarpus darwinii is Asteraceae, Lecocarpus darwinii
What is the habitat of Lecocarpus darwinii?
Lecocarpus darwinii is found in dry grasslands, stony slopes and rocky places
Species in the Lecocarpus genus
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
Henning Adsersen (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Adsersen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:136893-2: Based on the initial data import