Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trineura
ID:
19368

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 44: 56 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018697



Common Names

  • Trineura Leonis
  • Three-Nerved Leonis
  • Three-Nerved Leonis Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Senecio trineurus Griseb. [unknown]
  • Pentacalia trineura Griseb. [unknown]
  • Pentacalia trineura (Griseb.) Borhidi [unknown]
  • Senecio domingensis Urb. [unknown]

Description

Leonis trineura (also called Three-veined Lion's Tail, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It has a bushy, upright habit and produces small, yellow flowers in summer. It prefers dry, sunny habitats such as grasslands, rocky slopes, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Leonis trineura is a medicinal plant used to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leonis trineura has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leonis trineura is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking semi-ripe cuttings in summer or by layering in autumn. It can also be grown from seed, although this is not always reliable.

Where to Find Leonis trineura

Leonis trineura is found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Nevada.

Leonis trineura FAQ

What type of soil does Leonis trineura prefer?

Leonis trineura prefers well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH of 5.5-6.5.

What is the ideal temperature for Leonis trineura?

Leonis trineura prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

How much light does Leonis trineura need?

Leonis trineura needs bright, indirect light to thrive.

Species in the Leonis 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-118079: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.