Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dümmer) B.-E.van Wyk & Boatwr.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Taxon60: 172 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749705
Common Names
- Bentham's Leobordea
- Leobordea Benthamiana
- Bentham's Leobordea
Description
Leobordea benthamiana (also called 'Bentham's Daisy', among many other common names) is an annual plant with a single stem and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Leobordea benthamiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leobordea benthamiana has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leobordea benthamiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. It can tolerate some drought and is moderately frost hardy. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Leobordea benthamiana
Leobordea benthamiana can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.
Leobordea benthamiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leobordea benthamiana?
Leobordea benthamiana
What is the natural habitat of Leobordea benthamiana?
It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Southeast Asia, and China.
What are the common uses of Leobordea benthamiana?
It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Species in the Leobordea genus
Leobordea procumbens,
Leobordea difformis,
Leobordea globulosa,
Leobordea laticeps,
Leobordea spicata,
Leobordea anthylloides,
Leobordea polycephala,
Leobordea pentaphylla,
Leobordea oligocephala,
Leobordea longicephala,
Leobordea lanata,
Leobordea sutherlandii,
Leobordea digitata,
Leobordea decumbens,
Leobordea benthamiana,
Leobordea longiflora,
Leobordea magnifica,
Leobordea pariflora,
Leobordea mucronata,
Leobordea stolzii,
Leobordea quinata,
Leobordea tapetiformis,
Leobordea mollis,
Leobordea pusilla,
Leobordea schoenfelderi,
Leobordea stipulosa,
Leobordea acuticarpa,
Leobordea adpressa,
Leobordea arida,
Leobordea carinata,
Leobordea mirabilis,
Leobordea maroccana,
Leobordea plicata,
Leobordea bracteosa,
Leobordea platycarpa,
Leobordea bullonii,
Leobordea esterhuyseniana,
Leobordea newtonii,
Leobordea pulchra,
Leobordea lanceolata,
Leobordea corymbosa,
Leobordea grandis,
Leobordea foliosa,
Leobordea eriantha,
Leobordea lupinifolia,
Leobordea rosea,
Leobordea prolifera,
Leobordea furcata,
Leobordea divaricata,
Species in the Fabaceae family