Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sarawaketensis
ID:
47737

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


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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.

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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 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-14553: Based on the initial data import
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.
Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.