Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
albida
ID:
10625

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.G.Lloyd) D.G.Lloyd & C.J.Webb

Source:
gcc

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 25(1): 103 (1987): (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009954



Common Names

  • White Leptinella
  • White Brass Buttons
  • White Plume Grass


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Description

Leptinella albida (also called White Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, white flowers with a white midrib and a tinge of yellow on the margins. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leptinella albida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can be used to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptinella albida has small yellow flowers that are clustered together in a head. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptinella albida is a perennial plant native to New Zealand. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by sowing seeds directly into the ground in late spring or early summer. The plants should be kept moist and in a warm location until they are established.

Where to Find Leptinella albida

Leptinella albida is native to New Zealand and can be found in grasslands and open areas.

Leptinella albida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptinella albida?

Leptinella albida

What is the common name of Leptinella albida?

White Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Leptinella albida?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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-10964: Based on the initial data import
Colin James Webb (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.J.Webb' in the authors string.
David Lloyd (1937-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.G.Lloyd' in the authors string.