Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leyseroides
ID:
137184

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maire

Source:
gcc

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 1929, xx. 186

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136513



Common Names

  • Leysera leyseroides
  • Tall Leysera
  • Tall Leysera


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Synonyms

  • Pseudocrupina arabica Velen. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium leysserioides Desf. [unknown]
  • Longchampia capillifolia Willd. [unknown]
  • Leptophytus leyseroides Cass. [unknown]
  • Leysera capillifolia Spreng. [unknown]
  • Leysera capillifolia (Willd.) DC. [unknown]
  • Pectis discoidea Hornem. [unknown]
  • Leysera discoidea Spreng. [unknown]
  • Leysera leyseroides (Desf.) Dandy [unknown]
  • Asteropterus leyseroides (Desf.) Rothm. [unknown]

Description

Leysera leyseroides (also called False Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a sprawling habit and grows in disturbed areas, fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Leysera leyseroides is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, skin infections, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leysera leyseroides is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leysera leyseroides is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Leysera leyseroides

Leysera leyseroides is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in the wild in Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Leysera leyseroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leysera leyseroides?

Leysera leyseroides

What is the common name of Leysera leyseroides?

Leyseroides Leysera

What type of plant is Leysera leyseroides?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Leysera genus

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-97222: Based on the initial data import
René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.