Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cheeseman) D.G.Lloyd & C.J.Webb
Source:
gcc
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 25(1): 102 (1987): (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127977
Common Names
- Round-leaved Leptinella
- Round-leaf Leptinella
- Round-headed Daisy
Synonyms
- Cotula rotunda (Cheeseman) D.G.Lloyd [unknown]
- Cotula dioica rotundata Cheeseman [unknown]
Description
Leptinella rotundata (also called Round-Leaf Leptinella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has a single stem with a rosette of leaves and a solitary flower head. It grows in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Leptinella rotundata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leptinella rotundata has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have round-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leptinella rotundata is a perennial herb that is propagated through seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers and requires regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Leptinella rotundata
Leptinella rotundata is native to New Zealand.
Leptinella rotundata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptinella rotundata?
Leptinella rotundata
What type of plant is Leptinella rotundata?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Leptinella rotundata native to?
New Zealand
What is the growth habit of Leptinella rotundata?
Mat-forming
What is the average height of Leptinella rotundata?
1-2 inches
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,