Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yakoensis
ID:
1043795

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jeffrey) N.Kilian

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Fl. China 20-21: 231 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043133



Common Names

  • Notoseris Yakoensis
  • Yakon Notoseris
  • Yakon Leopard Plant


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Description

Notoseris yakoensis (also called 'Yakon Notoseris', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head with yellow ray florets. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and coastal cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Notoseris yakoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has medicinal uses, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as a dye for clothing and as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Notoseris yakoensis is yellow in color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small, dark brown in color and has a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Notoseris yakoensis is a tropical plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into sections that have at least two leaves and a few roots. When propagating by stem cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in moist soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Notoseris yakoensis

Notoseris yakoensis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry, rocky soils.

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 tro-100376528: Based on the initial data import
John Frederick Jeffrey (1866-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jeffrey' in the authors string.
Norbert Kilian (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Kilian' in the authors string.