Status:
valid
Authors:
(P.Royen & D.G.Lloyd) D.G.Lloyd & C.J.Webb
Source:
gcc
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 25(1): 104 (1987): (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000047066
Common Names
- Leptinella
- Sarawaketensis
- Leptinella sarawaketensis
Description
Leptinella sarawaketensis (also called Sarawak Leptinella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in dry, rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Leptinella sarawaketensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating joint pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leptinella sarawaketensis has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings of Leptinella sarawaketensis have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leptinella sarawaketensis is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed sowing in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Leptinella sarawaketensis
Leptinella sarawaketensis is native to the Sarawak region of Malaysia and can be found in lowland forests and hillsides. It is a rare plant and is not widely available in nurseries.
Leptinella sarawaketensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptinella sarawaketensis?
Leptinella sarawaketensis
What is the natural habitat of Leptinella sarawaketensis?
It is found in the tropical rainforest of Borneo.
What are the common uses of Leptinella sarawaketensis?
It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
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,