Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 1(3): 52 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138648
Common Names
- Leptorhynchos tenuifolius
- Tenuifolius Leptorhynchos
- Leptorhynchos
Description
Leptorhynchos tenuifolius (also called Slender-Leaved Leptorhynchos, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Leptorhynchos tenuifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leptorhynchos tenuifolius has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leptorhynchos tenuifolius is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in spring or early summer and replant the divisions in a sunny location.
Where to Find Leptorhynchos tenuifolius
Leptorhynchos tenuifolius is native to the Mediterranean region, including in Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Leptorhynchos tenuifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptorhynchos tenuifolius?
Leptorhynchos tenuifolius
What is the common name of Leptorhynchos tenuifolius?
Tenuifolius Leptorhynchos
What is the natural habitat of Leptorhynchos tenuifolius?
Grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes
Species in the Leptorhynchos genus
Leptorhynchos nitidulus,
Leptorhynchos tetrachaetus,
Leptorhynchos scaber,
Leptorhynchos linearis,
Leptorhynchos orientalis,
Leptorhynchos waitzia,
Leptorhynchos squamatus,
Leptorhynchos baileyi,
Leptorhynchos melanocarpus,
Leptorhynchos tenuifolius,
Leptorhynchos elongatus,
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,