Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
squalida
ID:
116073

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Fl. Nov.-Zel. 1: 129 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115402



Common Names

  • Leptinella squalida
  • Squalida Leptinella
  • Squalida


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Synonyms

  • Cotula squalida squalida [unknown]

Description

Leptinella squalida (also called Cushion Daisy, New Zealand Brass Buttons, and Squalid Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial native to New Zealand. It is a low-growing, mat-forming plant with bright green foliage and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Leptinella squalida is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food and fodder.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Leptinella squalida sub. squalida
Leptinella squalida sub. mediana (D.G.Lloyd) D.G.Lloyd & C.J.Webb

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Leptinella squalida are small, yellow, and star-shaped, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and long, with a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptinella squalida is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in well-drained, sunny positions. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. Take cuttings from the tips of the stems and remove the lower leaves. Place the cuttings in a pot of moist, well-drained soil and keep in a warm, sheltered spot until they have rooted. Plant out in the garden in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Leptinella squalida

Leptinella squalida is native to New Zealand and can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and coastal areas.

Leptinella squalida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptinella squalida?

Leptinella squalida

What is the common name of Leptinella squalida?

Squalida Leptinella

What is the natural habitat of Leptinella squalida?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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