Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mattf.) Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 56: 163 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045482
Common Names
- Leptothamna Daisy
- Loricaria Leptothamna
- Leptothamna Daisy Bush
Synonyms
- Tafalla leptothamna Mattf. [unknown]
Description
Loricaria leptothamna (also called Slender-stemmed Cat's-ear, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has yellow flower heads and is found in grassland and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Loricaria leptothamna is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to Europe and Asia, where it is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. It is a perennial herb with yellow flower heads and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Loricaria leptothamna is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Loricaria leptothamna is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It prefers full sun and moist soil. Propagation can be done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. Seeds should be planted in the spring in well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Loricaria leptothamna
Loricaria leptothamna is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the mountains of Central and South America, from Mexico south to Peru and Bolivia.
Loricaria leptothamna FAQ
What are the common names of Loricaria leptothamna?
Common names of Loricaria leptothamna include slender loricaria and slender water-willow.
What is the native range of Loricaria leptothamna?
Loricaria leptothamna is native to North America.
What is the habitat of Loricaria leptothamna?
Loricaria leptothamna typically grows in moist, sunny areas such as meadows, roadsides, and riverbanks.
Species in the Loricaria genus
Loricaria colombiana,
Loricaria graveolens,
Loricaria scolopendra,
Loricaria puracensis,
Loricaria unduaviensis,
Loricaria lagunillensis,
Loricaria antisanensis,
Loricaria complanata,
Loricaria leptothamna,
Loricaria thujoides,
Loricaria lucida,
Loricaria ollgaardii,
Loricaria cinerea,
Loricaria azuayensis,
Loricaria thyrsoidea,
Loricaria macbridei,
Loricaria ferruginea,
Loricaria lycopodinea,
Loricaria ilinissae,
Loricaria pauciflora,
Loricaria thuyoides,
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,