Status:
valid
Authors:
(D.G.Lloyd) D.G.Lloyd & C.J.Webb
Source:
gcc
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 25(1): 103 (1987): (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059762
Common Names
- Intermediate Leptinella
- Intermediate Daisy
- Intermediate Plume Grass
Synonyms
- Cotula intermedia D.G.Lloyd [unknown]
Description
Leptinella intermedia (also called intermediate leptinella, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to Europe and western Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Leptinella intermedia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leptinella intermedia is yellow and has a single head with a few ray florets. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is small and has a single stem with a pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leptinella intermedia is an annual herb that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds directly in the soil in spring or autumn and keep the soil moist. The plant will reach a height of up to 30 cm and has a spreading habit.
Where to Find Leptinella intermedia
Leptinella intermedia is native to Europe and North Africa. It can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Leptinella intermedia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptinella intermedia?
Leptinella intermedia
What is the common name of Leptinella intermedia?
Intermediate Button Daisy
What is the family of Leptinella intermedia?
Asteraceae
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,