Status:
valid
Authors:
(Haegi) Paul G.Wilson
Source:
gcc
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 13(3): 601 (2001): (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001746
Common Names
- Leiocarpa pluriseta
- Pluriseta Daisy
- Pluriseta Leiocarpa
Synonyms
- Ixiolaena pluriseta Haegi [unknown]
Description
Leiocarpa pluriseta (also called California Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to California and is found in grasslands, chaparral, and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads.
Uses & Benefits
Leiocarpa pluriseta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leiocarpa pluriseta has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leiocarpa pluriseta is a perennial plant that grows in sunny, dry areas. It is easy to propagate by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and each clump should be planted in a separate pot.
Where to Find Leiocarpa pluriseta
Leiocarpa pluriseta can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Leiocarpa pluriseta FAQ
What type of plant is Leiocarpa pluriseta?
Leiocarpa pluriseta is a perennial herb.
What is the size of Leiocarpa pluriseta?
Leiocarpa pluriseta can grow up to 60 cm in height.
What is the flowering period of Leiocarpa pluriseta?
Leiocarpa pluriseta flowers from April to June.
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,