Status:
valid
Authors:
Christenson
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Orchids S. Africa 35: 53 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460587
Common Names
- Harryphillipsii Daisy
- Harry Phillips' Daisy
- Harry Phillips Daisy
Description
Leptotes harryphillipsii (also called Harry Phillips' Leptotes, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with bright yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Leptotes harryphillipsii is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antispasmodic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leptotes harryphillipsii is white and has five petals. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leptotes harryphillipsii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a cool climate, and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-7.
Where to Find Leptotes harryphillipsii
Leptotes harryphillipsii can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming.
Leptotes harryphillipsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptotes harryphillipsii?
Leptotes harryphillipsii
What is the common name of Leptotes harryphillipsii?
Harryphillipsii Buttercup
What is the flowering period of Leptotes harryphillipsii?
April to June
Species in the Leptotes genus
Leptotes bicolor,
Leptotes pauloensis,
Leptotes tenuis,
Leptotes unicolor,
Leptotes harryphillipsii,
Leptotes mogyensis,
Leptotes pohlitinocoi,
Leptotes bohnkiana,
Leptotes vellozicola,
Leptotes beatricis,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,