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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
(Bornm. & Sint.) L.Martins
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
2005
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Taxon 54(3): 636 (2005)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043039
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Klasea leptoclada
- Leptoclada Klasea
- Leptoclada False Sowthistle
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Klasea leptoclada (also called 'Slender Klasea', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a hairy stem and yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Klasea leptoclada is a medicinal plant that has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Klasea leptoclada has yellow flowers with five petals and small, black seeds. The seedlings have long, thin leaves and a single stem.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Klasea leptoclada is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Klasea leptoclada
                        
                            Klasea leptoclada is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky soils in open, sunny areas.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Klasea leptoclada FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Klasea leptoclada?
Klasea leptoclada
What is the family of Klasea leptoclada?
Asteraceae
What is the native range of Klasea leptoclada?
Europe
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Klasea genus
                        
                            Klasea gracillima, 
Klasea erucifolia, 
Klasea centauroides, 
Klasea kotschyi, 
Klasea haussknechtii, 
Klasea cardunculus, 
Klasea flavescens, 
Klasea khuzistanica, 
Klasea aphyllopoda, 
Klasea radiata, 
Klasea chartacea, 
Klasea cerinthifolia, 
Klasea hastifolia, 
Klasea lyratifolia, 
Klasea suffruticulosa, 
Klasea lasiocephala, 
Klasea aznavouriana, 
Klasea coriacea, 
Klasea pallida, 
Klasea lycopifolia, 
Klasea centauroides, 
Klasea leptoclada, 
Klasea bulgarica, 
Klasea pinnatifida, 
Klasea viciifolia, 
Klasea latifolia, 
Klasea procumbens, 
Klasea legionensis, 
Klasea biebersteiniana, 
Klasea grandifolia, 
Klasea bogdensis, 
Klasea serratuloides, 
Klasea melanocheila, 
Klasea pusilla, 
Klasea nudicaulis, 
Klasea kurdica, 
Klasea marginata, 
Klasea cretica, 
Klasea bornmuelleri, 
Klasea hakkiarica, 
Klasea integrifolia, 
Klasea sogdiana, 
Klasea suffulta, 
Klasea mouterdei, 
Klasea lycopifolia, 
Klasea baetica, 
Klasea quinquefolia, 
Klasea dissecta, 
Klasea pinnatifida, 
Klasea oligocephala,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        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
                        
                            Ludwig Martins: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Martins' in the authors string.