Status:
valid
Authors:
Sch.Bip.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Jahresber. Pollichia 20-21: 382 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037449
Common Names
- Leptospermoides Piptolepis
- Piptolepis Leptospermoides
- False Daisy
Synonyms
- Vernonia leptospermoides Mart. ex DC. [unknown]
Description
Piptolepis leptospermoides (also called Slenderseed Piptolepis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It grows in dry grasslands and meadows, and has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Piptolepis leptospermoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Piptolepis leptospermoides is a yellow-orange color and has a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Piptolepis leptospermoides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils.
Where to Find Piptolepis leptospermoides
Piptolepis leptospermoides can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and North Africa.
Piptolepis leptospermoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piptolepis leptospermoides?
Piptolepis leptospermoides
What are the common names of Piptolepis leptospermoides?
Leptospermoides Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Piptolepis leptospermoides?
Grasslands, scrub, and disturbed areas in South Africa
Species in the Piptolepis genus
Piptolepis glaziouana,
Piptolepis gardneri,
Piptolepis leptospermoides,
Piptolepis imbricata,
Piptolepis oleaster,
Piptolepis ericoides,
Piptolepis buxoides,
Piptolepis monticola,
Piptolepis schultziana,
Piptolepis campestris,
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,