Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
websteri
ID:
69175

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Moore) Paul G.Wilson

Source:
gcc

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 13(3): 600 (2001): (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068504



Common Names

  • Webster's leiocarpa
  • Lacy-leaf leiocarpa
  • Fringed leiocarpa


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Description

Leiocarpa websteri (also called Webster's Leiocarpa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to North America and is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Leiocarpa websteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It also has medicinal properties, such as being used to treat fever and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leiocarpa websteri has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leiocarpa websteri is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is also drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall or early spring and keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. Once established, it needs little maintenance.

Where to Find Leiocarpa websteri

Leiocarpa websteri can be found in the southeastern United States.

Leiocarpa websteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leiocarpa websteri?

Leiocarpa websteri

What is the common name of Leiocarpa websteri?

Webster's Leiocarpa

What is the natural habitat of Leiocarpa websteri?

It is native to dry, rocky slopes in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

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-25353: Based on the initial data import
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.