Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tweediei
ID:
61054

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) D.J.N.Hind & G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 57(2): 478 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060383



Common Names

  • Tweediei Leptostelma
  • Leptostelma Daisy
  • Tweediei Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Aster tweediei (Hook. & Arn.) Herter [unknown]
  • Leucopsis tweediei (Hook. & Arn.) Baker [unknown]
  • Erigeron tweediei Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Haplopappus tweediei (Hook. & Arn.) Malme [unknown]
  • Leptostelma tweediei (Hook. & Arn.) Nesom [deprecated]
  • Leucopsis tweediei tweediei [unknown]
  • Haplopappus tweediei tweediei [unknown]
  • Haplopappus cinierariifolius Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Erigeron seneciiformis S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Solidago aliena Spreng. ex Baker [unknown]

Description

Leptostelma tweediei (also called 'Tweedie's Leptostelma', 'Tweedie's Leptostelma Bush' and 'Tweedie's Leptostelma Shrub', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Leptostelma tweediei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptostelma tweediei has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and look like a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptostelma tweediei is a succulent shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated by cuttings, seeds, or division. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Leptostelma tweediei

Leptostelma tweediei is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and Northern Cape.

Leptostelma tweediei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptostelma tweediei?

Leptostelma tweediei

Where is Leptostelma tweediei found?

South Africa

What is the natural habitat of Leptostelma tweediei?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-17438: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.
David John Nicholas Hind (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.N.Hind' in the authors string.