Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
longipes
ID:
53824

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 6: 117 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000053153



Common Names

  • Leptinella longipes
  • Long-stalked Leptinella
  • Long-stemmed Leptinella


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Description

Leptinella longipes (also called Leptinella squalida, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to New Zealand. It has a woody stem and leaves that are alternate, lanceolate, and serrate. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Leptinella longipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptinella longipes has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons and the first true leaves are lobed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptinella longipes is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring or autumn. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take up to a year. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Leptinella longipes

Leptinella longipes is native to New Zealand. It can be found in grasslands, open forests, and along the edges of streams.

Leptinella longipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptinella longipes?

Leptinella longipes

What is the common name of Leptinella longipes?

Long-stalked brass buttons

What is the family of Leptinella longipes?

Asteraceae

What is the origin of Leptinella longipes?

New Zealand

What is the growth habit of Leptinella longipes?

Herbaceous perennial

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