Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Fl. Tasman. 1: 194 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079557
Common Names
- Fernleaf Fleabane
- Fern-leaf Fleabane
- Fernleaf Daisy
Synonyms
- Cotula filicula (Hook.f.) Benth. [unknown]
- Symphyomera filicula Hook.f. [unknown]
Description
Leptinella filicula (also called Leptinella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador. It grows in humid montane forests, at elevations of 2000-3000 meters. Its physical characteristics include a basal rosette of leaves, and a flowering stem with few flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Leptinella filicula is a plant used for ornamental purposes in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, colds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leptinella filicula has small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leptinella filicula is a perennial herbaceous plant native to New Zealand. It is easy to propagate by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Leptinella filicula
Leptinella filicula is native to New Zealand and can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and coastal areas.
Leptinella filicula FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Leptinella filicula?
Leptinella filicula is native to the Andean region of Colombia.
What is the growth habit of Leptinella filicula?
Leptinella filicula is a perennial herb that grows up to 60 cm tall.
What is the flowering period of Leptinella filicula?
Leptinella filicula typically flowers from April to June.
Species in the Leptinella genus
Leptinella lanata,
Leptinella filiformis,
Leptinella traillii,
Leptinella featherstonii,
Leptinella albida,
Leptinella dioica,
Leptinella wilhelminensis,
Leptinella pusilla,
Leptinella leptoloba,
Leptinella rotunda,
Leptinella sarawaketensis,
Leptinella longipes,
Leptinella pectinata,
Leptinella drummondii,
Leptinella intermedia,
Leptinella plumosa,
Leptinella maniototo,
Leptinella nana,
Leptinella filicula,
Leptinella dendyi,
Leptinella serrulata,
Leptinella scariosa,
Leptinella pyrethrifolia,
Leptinella atrata,
Leptinella potentillina,
Leptinella squalida,
Leptinella tenella,
Leptinella dispersa,
Leptinella altilitoralis,
Leptinella rotundata,
Leptinella reptans,
Leptinella goyenii,
Leptinella calcarea,
Leptinella minor,
Leptinella conjuncta,
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,