Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anthylloides
ID:
750339

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harv.) B.-E.van Wyk & Boatwr.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon60: 176 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749672

Common Names

  • Leobordea Anthylloides
  • Anthylloides Leobordea
  • Daisy-Leaved Leobordea

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Description

Leobordea anthylloides (also called 'Fairy Daisy', among many other common names) is an annual plant with a single stem and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leobordea anthylloides is a shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has white, yellow, or purple flowers that bloom in the summer. The plant is also used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties, such as being an anti-inflammatory and helping with digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leobordea anthylloides has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leobordea anthylloides is a perennial evergreen shrub native to Africa. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Leobordea anthylloides

Leobordea anthylloides can be found in Mexico.

Leobordea anthylloides FAQ

What type of plant is Leobordea anthylloides?

Leobordea anthylloides is a perennial herb.

What is the natural habitat of Leobordea anthylloides?

Leobordea anthylloides is native to the Mediterranean region.

What are the blooming times of Leobordea anthylloides?

Leobordea anthylloides blooms in late spring and summer.

Species in the Leobordea genus

Leobordea procumbens, Leobordea difformis, Leobordea globulosa, Leobordea laticeps, Leobordea spicata, Leobordea anthylloides, Leobordea polycephala, Leobordea pentaphylla, Leobordea oligocephala, Leobordea longicephala, Leobordea lanata, Leobordea sutherlandii, Leobordea digitata, Leobordea decumbens, Leobordea benthamiana, Leobordea longiflora, Leobordea magnifica, Leobordea pariflora, Leobordea mucronata, Leobordea stolzii, Leobordea quinata, Leobordea tapetiformis, Leobordea mollis, Leobordea pusilla, Leobordea schoenfelderi, Leobordea stipulosa, Leobordea acuticarpa, Leobordea adpressa, Leobordea arida, Leobordea carinata, Leobordea mirabilis, Leobordea maroccana, Leobordea plicata, Leobordea bracteosa, Leobordea platycarpa, Leobordea bullonii, Leobordea esterhuyseniana, Leobordea newtonii, Leobordea pulchra, Leobordea lanceolata, Leobordea corymbosa, Leobordea grandis, Leobordea foliosa, Leobordea eriantha, Leobordea lupinifolia, Leobordea rosea, Leobordea prolifera, Leobordea furcata, Leobordea divaricata,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.
Ben-Erik van Wyk (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.-E.van Wyk' in the authors string.
James S. Boatwright: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boatwr.' in the authors string.