Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
leptopoda
ID:
124171

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 20: 406 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123500



Common Names

  • Flourensia
  • Leptopoda
  • Slender-stalked Flourensia


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Description

Flourensia leptopoda (also called Slender-stalked Flourensia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and small, oval leaves. It grows in dry, open woods, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Flourensia leptopoda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flourensia leptopoda has yellow or white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a long, thin beak. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves with multiple stems and multiple flower heads.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Flourensia leptopoda is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Sow the seeds directly in the garden in spring or start them indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. The seeds should be sown in a shallow trench and lightly covered with soil. Keep the soil moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer. Take 4-6 inch cuttings from the tips of the branches and root them in a moist medium.

Where to Find Flourensia leptopoda

Flourensia leptopoda is native to the Andes Mountains of South America.

Flourensia leptopoda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Flourensia leptopoda?

Flourensia leptopoda

What is the common name of Flourensia leptopoda?

Leptopod Flourensia

What type of plant is Flourensia leptopoda?

Perennial herb

Species in the Flourensia 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-8464: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.