Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
lanata
ID:
1940

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Fl. Antarct. 1: 26 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001269



Common Names

  • Lanata Leptinella
  • Leptinella Lanata
  • Lanata


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Synonyms

  • Cotula lanata Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Leptinella lanata (also called 'Woolly Brass Buttons', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to New Zealand. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers with white centers. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leptinella lanata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leptinella lanata is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptinella lanata is a perennial herb that is native to New Zealand. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Leptinella lanata

Leptinella lanata is native to New Zealand and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Leptinella lanata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptinella lanata?

Leptinella lanata

What is the natural habitat of Leptinella lanata?

Moist forests and grasslands

What is the flowering season of Leptinella lanata?

Spring and summer

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