Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
foliosa
ID:
750430

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon60: 175 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749763

Common Names

  • Leobordea Foliosa
  • Foliosa Leobordea
  • Leafy Leobordea

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Description

Leobordea foliosa (also called Leafy Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white daisy-like flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Leobordea foliosa is a flowering plant native to South Africa. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, as it produces bright yellow flowers in the spring. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including colds, headaches, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leobordea foliosa has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leobordea foliosa is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost.

Where to Find Leobordea foliosa

Leobordea foliosa is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and France.

Leobordea foliosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leobordea foliosa?

Leobordea foliosa

What is the common name of Leobordea foliosa?

Leobordea foliosa

Where is Leobordea foliosa native to?

India

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

Harry Bolus (1834-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolus' 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.