Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
featherstonii
ID:
8254

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Veg. Chatham-Isl. 27, t. 5. 1864 [15 Sep-31 Dec 1864]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007583



Common Names

  • Leptinella featherstonii
  • Featherston's Daisy
  • Featherston's Leptinella


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Synonyms

  • Cotula featherstonii (F.Muell.) F.Muell. ex Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Cotula featherstonei F.Muell. ex J.Buch. [unknown]
  • Cotula renwickii Cockayne [unknown]

Description

Leptinella featherstonii (also called Featherston's Brass-Buttons, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a height of up to 10 centimeters. It is native to New Zealand and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Leptinella featherstonii is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant that is often used as a ground cover in gardens. It is drought-tolerant and can be used to create a low-maintenance garden. It is also attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptinella featherstonii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptinella featherstonii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or fall. Sow the seeds in a sunny spot in the garden in late spring or early summer. Water regularly until the plants are established.

Where to Find Leptinella featherstonii

Leptinella featherstonii is endemic to New Zealand, where it can be found in the North Island.

Leptinella featherstonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptinella featherstonii?

Leptinella featherstonii

What type of plant is Leptinella featherstonii?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Leptinella featherstonii found?

It is found in New Zealand

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,

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