Status:
valid
Authors:
(Petrie) D.G.Lloyd & C.J.Webb
Source:
gcc
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 25(1): 103 (1987): (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074361
Common Names
- Maniototo Leptinella
- Leptinella maniototo
- Leptinella
Synonyms
- Cotula maniototo Petrie [unknown]
Description
Leptinella maniototo (also called Maniototo Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to New Zealand, where it is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Leptinella maniototo is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a naturalizing plant in meadows. It is also used to attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leptinella maniototo has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leptinella maniototo is a perennial shrub which can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -45°C.
Where to Find Leptinella maniototo
Leptinella maniototo can be found in the South Island of New Zealand.
Leptinella maniototo FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptinella maniototo?
Leptinella maniototo
What is the common name of Leptinella maniototo?
Maniototo Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Leptinella maniototo?
Grassy slopes and open woodlands
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,