Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pectinata
ID:
55948

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-0000055277



Common Names

  • Pectinate Leptinella
  • Pectinate Daisy
  • Pectinate Daisy Bush


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Synonyms

  • Cotula pectinata pectinata [unknown]
  • Cotula pectinata pectinata [unknown]

Description

Leptinella pectinata (also called pectinate leptinella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to South America, where it is found in grasslands and other habitats. It is a low-growing herb with small, oval leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Leptinella pectinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Leptinella pectinata sub. pectinata
Leptinella pectinata sub. villosa (D.G.Lloyd) D.G.Lloyd & C.J.Webb
Leptinella pectinata sub. willcoxii (Cheeseman) D.G.Lloyd & C.J.Webb

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptinella pectinata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptinella pectinata is a perennial herb native to Europe. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Leptinella pectinata

Leptinella pectinata can be found in New Zealand.

Leptinella pectinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptinella pectinata?

Leptinella pectinata

What is the common name of Leptinella pectinata?

Comb-leafed Leptinella

What is the distribution of Leptinella pectinata?

Leptinella pectinata is found in New Zealand.

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-15391: 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.