Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
potentillina
ID:
94381

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Veg. Chatham-Isl. 28, t. 6. 1864 [15 Sep-31 Dec 1864]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093710

Common Names

  • Leptinella Potentillina
  • Platt's Black-grass
  • Cottonweed

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Synonyms

  • Cotula muelleri Kirk [unknown]
  • Cotula potentillina Cockayne [unknown]
  • Cotula potentillina Druce [unknown]

Description

Leptinella potentillina (also called Cushion cudweed, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant that grows to a height of 5-20 cm. It is native to New Zealand. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Leptinella potentillina is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments including fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptinella potentillina has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptinella potentillina is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Leptinella potentillina

Leptinella potentillina can be found in the western United States, from California to Washington.

Leptinella potentillina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptinella potentillina?

Leptinella potentillina

Where does Leptinella potentillina grow?

Leptinella potentillina grows in the temperate regions of Asia.

What is the size of Leptinella potentillina?

Leptinella potentillina is a small shrub with a height of up to 1.5 meters.

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,

References