Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptocarpa
ID:
1321359

Status:
valid

Authors:
(De Jong & Beaman) Adr.Bartoli & Tortosa

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 98(4): 482 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333813



Common Names

  • Leptocarpa Grindelia
  • Grindelia Leptocarpa
  • Leptocarpa Grindelia


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Description

Grindelia leptocarpa (also called 'Slender-fruited Grindelia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to North America, and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It is a perennial herb, with stems up to 40 cm tall and leaves up to 8 cm long. The flower heads are yellow and up to 1 cm in diameter.

Uses & Benefits

Grindelia leptocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a border plant in landscaping. It is also used to attract birds and other wildlife to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Grindelia leptocarpa is a yellow to orange, daisy-like flower with five petals and five sepals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grindelia leptocarpa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seed-raising mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted.

Where to Find Grindelia leptocarpa

Grindelia leptocarpa is native to the United States and can be found in the temperate rainforest regions of the country.

Grindelia leptocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Grindelia leptocarpa?

Grindelia leptocarpa

What is the common name of Grindelia leptocarpa?

Slender Gumweed

Where is Grindelia leptocarpa native to?

Western United States and Canada

Species in the Grindelia genus

Grindelia scorzonerifolia, Grindelia nelsonii, Grindelia adenodonta, Grindelia lanceolata, Grindelia orientalis, Grindelia oaxacana, Grindelia subdecurrens, Grindelia mendocina, Grindelia vetimontis, Grindelia rupestris, Grindelia tenella, Grindelia sublanuginosa, Grindelia tarapacana, Grindelia coronensis, Grindelia pusilla, Grindelia pulchella, Grindelia chacoensis, Grindelia globularifolia, Grindelia anethifolia, Grindelia chiloensis, Grindelia decumbens, Grindelia puberula, Grindelia arizonica, Grindelia ventanensis, Grindelia hirsutula, Grindelia patagonica, Grindelia robinsonii, Grindelia subalpina, Grindelia fraxinipratensis, Grindelia inuloides, Grindelia greenmanii, Grindelia ragonesei, Grindelia ciliata, Grindelia oxylepis, Grindelia macvaughii, Grindelia turneri, Grindelia scabra, Grindelia aegialitis, Grindelia buphthalmoides, Grindelia havardii, Grindelia linearifolia, Grindelia cabrerae, Grindelia prostrata, Grindelia villarrealii, Grindelia oolepis, Grindelia boliviana, Grindelia pygmaea, Grindelia howellii, Grindelia confusa, Grindelia obovatifolia,

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

John Homer Beaman (1929-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beaman' in the authors string.
Roberto D. Tortosa (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tortosa' in the authors string.
Diederik Cornelius Dignus De Jong (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Jong' in the authors string.
Adriana Bartoli (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Adr.Bartoli' in the authors string.