Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptophylla
ID:
138024

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41(4): 927 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137353



Common Names

  • Leptophylla Daisy
  • Kleinia Daisy
  • Thin-Leaved Daisy


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Description

Kleinia leptophylla (also called Narrow-leaved Kleinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has a rosette of basal leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Kleinia leptophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kleinia leptophylla has yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kleinia leptophylla is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can also be grown in containers.

Where to Find Kleinia leptophylla

Kleinia leptophylla is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Kleinia leptophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kleinia leptophylla?

Kleinia leptophylla

What is the common name of Kleinia leptophylla?

Slender-leaved Kleinia

Where is Kleinia leptophylla found?

Kleinia leptophylla is found in South Africa

Species in the Kleinia 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-98038: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.