Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ledifolia
ID:
83893

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.F.Blake) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Biotropica 2: 45 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083222

Common Names

  • Llerasia ledifolia
  • Softleaf Llerasia
  • Soft-leaf Llerasia

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Synonyms

  • Haplopappus ledifolius S.F.Blake [unknown]

Description

Llerasia ledifolia (also called 'Espuela de caballero', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Canary Islands. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and has small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Llerasia ledifolia is an ornamental plant that is used as a ground cover and in rock gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Llerasia ledifolia has small yellow flowers with a single row of ray florets and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Llerasia ledifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Llerasia ledifolia

Llerasia ledifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region, specifically in Spain, France, Italy, and Portugal.

Llerasia ledifolia FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Llerasia ledifolia?

Llerasia ledifolia prefers a sunny location in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F).

How do you propagate Llerasia ledifolia?

Llerasia ledifolia can be propagated by seed or by division of established plants.

What pests and diseases affect Llerasia ledifolia?

Llerasia ledifolia is generally pest and disease free, but it can be susceptible to fungal diseases such as powdery mildew and root rot.

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-39708: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.