Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sch.Bip. ex Walp.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 91(3): 490 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000055432
Common Names
- Leopoldii Orbivestus
- Leopoldii Orbivestus Species
- Leopoldii Orbivestus Subspecies
Description
Orbivestus leopoldii (also called Leopold's Orbivestus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has small, yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Orbivestus leopoldii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Orbivestus leopoldii has yellow flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. Its seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Orbivestus leopoldii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The divisions should be planted in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Orbivestus leopoldii
Orbivestus leopoldii is native to South America and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina.
Orbivestus leopoldii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orbivestus leopoldii?
Orbivestus leopoldii
What is the common name of Orbivestus leopoldii?
Leopold's Orbivestus
What is the family of Orbivestus leopoldii?
Asteraceae
Species in the Orbivestus genus
Orbivestus unionus,
Orbivestus turbinata,
Orbivestus bamendae,
Orbivestus albocinerascens,
Orbivestus catumbensis,
Orbivestus blumeoides,
Orbivestus leopoldii,
Orbivestus unionis,
Orbivestus teitensis,
Orbivestus homilanthus,
Orbivestus cinerascens,
Orbivestus karaguensis,
Orbivestus undulatus,
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,