Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sutherlandii
ID:
750357

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dümmer) B.-E.van Wyk & Boatwr.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon60: 176 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749690



Common Names

  • Leobordea Sutherlandii
  • Sutherlandii Leobordea
  • Sutherland's Leobordea


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Description

Leobordea sutherlandii (also called 'Sutherland'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 sutherlandii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leobordea sutherlandii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leobordea sutherlandii is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can tolerate light frost and is drought tolerant. To propagate from seed, sow the seed in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in late spring or early summer and root in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Leobordea sutherlandii

Leobordea sutherlandii can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

Leobordea sutherlandii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leobordea sutherlandii?

Leobordea sutherlandii

What is the common name of Leobordea sutherlandii?

Sutherland's Leobordea

Where is Leobordea sutherlandii native to?

South Africa

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

References

Ben-Erik van Wyk (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.-E.van Wyk' in the authors string.
James S. Boatwright: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boatwr.' in the authors string.