Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Fl. Nov.-Zel. 1: 129 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029469
Common Names
- Dwarf Cudweed
- Small Cudweed
- Little Cudweed
Synonyms
- Leptinella perpusilla Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
- Leptinella pusilla pusilla [unknown]
- Cotula angustata G.Simpson [unknown]
- Cotula perpusilla Hook.f. [unknown]
Description
Leptinella pusilla (also called Dwarf Cushion-plant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It has yellow flowers and is native to Europe and North Africa. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Leptinella pusilla is used as a ground cover in gardens and is known for its attractive yellow flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leptinella pusilla has small, yellow flowers. Its seeds are tiny and black. Its seedlings are thin and long.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leptinella pusilla is a small, mat-forming perennial that is native to New Zealand. It grows in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or sheltered area. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Leptinella pusilla
Leptinella pusilla is found in the grasslands of Europe and Asia.
Leptinella pusilla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptinella pusilla?
Leptinella pusilla
What is the natural habitat of Leptinella pusilla?
Grasslands and open woodlands
What is the flowering period of Leptinella pusilla?
Summer
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,