Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bartramiales
Genus:
Species:
aristifolia
ID:
1168912

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A. Jaeger) Wijk & Margad.

Source:
tro

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Taxon 8: 73 1959

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001168250



Common Names

  • Leiomela Aristifolia
  • Aristifolia Leiomela
  • Leiomela Aristifolia


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Description

Leiomela aristifolia (also called 'Aristate Leiomela', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is a small, perennial herb with a short stem and small, white flowers. It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky, sandy soils in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leiomela aristifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leiomela aristifolia is yellow and star-shaped with 5 petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leiomela aristifolia is a small, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained, acidic soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is best done by semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer or autumn.

Where to Find Leiomela aristifolia

Leiomela aristifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.

Species in the Bartramiaceae family

Anacolia menziesii, Anacolia scioana, Anacolia webbii, Anacolia breutelii, Bartramia alaris, Bartramia angustifolia, Bartramia angustissima, Bartramia aprica, Bartramia aristaria, Bartramia aurescens, Bartramia brachypus, Bartramia brevifolia, Bartramia breviseta, Bartramia capensis, Bartramia compacta, Bartramia conica, Bartramia costa-ricensis, Bartramia crassinervia, Bartramia deciduaefolia, Bartramia delagoae, Bartramia didymocarpa, Bartramia gigantea, Bartramia halleriana, Bartramia hampeana, Bartramia humilis, Bartramia inconspicua, Bartramia ithyphylla, Bartramia ithyphylloides, Bartramia laevisphaera, Bartramia longifolia, Bartramia macounii, Bartramia maderensis, Bartramia madurensis, Bartramia marionensis, Bartramia mathewsii, Bartramia microstoma, Bartramia mossmaniana, Bartramia nanosubulata, Bartramia papulans, Bartramia penicillatula, Bartramia perpumila, Bartramia pilicuspis, Bartramia polytrichoides, Bartramia pomiformis, Bartramia potosica, Bartramia pseudocryptopodium, Bartramia rietmanniana, Bartramia robusta, Bartramia stricta, Bartramia strictifolia,

References

Wim D. Margadant (1916-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Margad.' in the authors string.
Roelof van der Wijk (1895-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wijk' in the authors string.
August Jaeger (1842-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Jaeger' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35138321: Based on data supplied by Bryonames