Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
filiformis
ID:
2789

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1987

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002118



Common Names

  • Leptinella filiformis
  • Thread-Leaved Leptinella
  • Thread Leaved Leptinella


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Description

Leptinella filiformis (also called wire daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to New Zealand. It has a single stem that grows up to 10 cm tall and is covered with white hairs. The leaves are alternate, linear, and have a white woolly underside. The flowers are yellow and daisy-like, with yellow centers. It grows in moist, grassy soils in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leptinella filiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leptinella filiformis is a small, yellow-green flower. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptinella filiformis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by seed in spring or summer.

Where to Find Leptinella filiformis

Leptinella filiformis is native to New Zealand and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Leptinella filiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptinella filiformis?

Leptinella filiformis

What is the common name of Leptinella filiformis?

Filiform brass buttons

What is the natural habitat of Leptinella filiformis?

Grasslands and meadows

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-102038: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
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.