Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.B.Will.) Paul G.Wilson
Source:
gcc
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 13(3): 601 (2001): (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039254
Common Names
- Leiocarpa gatesii
- Gates' Leiocarpa
- Gates Leiocarpa
Synonyms
- Leptorhynchos gatesii (H.B.Will.) J.H.Willis [unknown]
- Helichrysum gatesii H.B.Will. [unknown]
Description
Leiocarpa gatesii (also called Gates' Leiocarpa, among many other common names) is a shrub of the family Asteraceae. It has white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to the southwestern United States and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Leiocarpa gatesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leiocarpa gatesii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leiocarpa gatesii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Leiocarpa gatesii
Leiocarpa gatesii is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas such as deserts and canyons.
Leiocarpa gatesii FAQ
What are the common names of Leiocarpa gatesii?
Leiocarpa gatesii is commonly known as Gates' Leiocarpa
What is the natural habitat of Leiocarpa gatesii?
Leiocarpa gatesii is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
What are the medicinal uses of Leiocarpa gatesii?
Leiocarpa gatesii has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic properties.
Species in the Leiocarpa genus
Leiocarpa pluriseta,
Leiocarpa serpens,
Leiocarpa brevicompta,
Leiocarpa gatesii,
Leiocarpa semicalva,
Leiocarpa websteri,
Leiocarpa leptolepis,
Leiocarpa panaetioides,
Leiocarpa tomentosa,
Leiocarpa supina,
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,