Status:
valid
Authors:
(Petrie) D.G.Lloyd & C.J.Webb
Source:
gcc
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 25(1): 103 (1987): (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133285
Common Names
- Goyenii Leptinella
- Leptinella
- Leptinella goyenii
Description
Leptinella goyenii (also called Goyen's Leptinella, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem and can grow up to 2 meters in height. It has small white flowers and is found in open woodlands, scrublands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Leptinella goyenii is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a natural dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leptinella goyenii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong seed. The seedlings are thin, with small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leptinella goyenii is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be kept moist but not wet. It is best to mulch the soil to help retain moisture.
Where to Find Leptinella goyenii
Leptinella goyenii is native to Australia and can be found in dry, sandy soils.
Leptinella goyenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptinella goyenii?
Leptinella goyenii
What is the natural habitat of Leptinella goyenii?
It is native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia.
What are the common uses of Leptinella goyenii?
It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Species in the Leptinella genus
Leptinella lanata,
Leptinella filiformis,
Leptinella traillii,
Leptinella featherstonii,
Leptinella albida,
Leptinella dioica,
Leptinella wilhelminensis,
Leptinella pusilla,
Leptinella leptoloba,
Leptinella rotunda,
Leptinella sarawaketensis,
Leptinella longipes,
Leptinella pectinata,
Leptinella drummondii,
Leptinella intermedia,
Leptinella plumosa,
Leptinella maniototo,
Leptinella nana,
Leptinella filicula,
Leptinella dendyi,
Leptinella serrulata,
Leptinella scariosa,
Leptinella pyrethrifolia,
Leptinella atrata,
Leptinella potentillina,
Leptinella squalida,
Leptinella tenella,
Leptinella dispersa,
Leptinella altilitoralis,
Leptinella rotundata,
Leptinella reptans,
Leptinella goyenii,
Leptinella calcarea,
Leptinella minor,
Leptinella conjuncta,
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,