Status:
valid
Authors:
Nees
Source:
cmp
Year:
1821
Citation Micro:
Flora 4: 328 (1821)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444979
Common Names
- Lindleya semiserrata
- Semiserrate Lindleya
- Half-serrated Lindleya
Description
Lindleya semiserrata (also called Lindley's Daisy, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has small, linear leaves and small, white, daisy-like flowers. It grows in dry, open areas and is often found in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Lindleya semiserrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lindleya semiserrata is a white to cream coloured flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a rounded shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lindleya semiserrata is an evergreen perennial that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a well-drained soil. They should be kept moist until established.
Where to Find Lindleya semiserrata
Lindleya semiserrata is native to Australia, and can be found in areas such as New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.
Lindleya semiserrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lindleya semiserrata?
Lindleya semiserrata
What is the common name of Lindleya semiserrata?
Semi-serrated Lindleya
What is the natural habitat of Lindleya semiserrata?
It is found in wet sclerophyll forests and rainforests in Australia.
Species in the Lindleya genus
Species in the Rosaceae family
Acaena macrocephala,
Acaena antarctica,
Acaena argentea,
Acaena boliviana,
Acaena buchananii,
Acaena echinata,
Acaena agnipila,
Acaena cylindristachya,
Acaena confertissima,
Acaena eupatoria,
Acaena integerrima,
Acaena leptacantha,
Acaena ovina,
Acaena magellanica,
Acaena masafuerana,
Acaena patagonica,
Acaena tenera,
Acaena platyacantha,
Acaena pumila,
Acaena splendens,
Acaena stricta,
Acaena stangii,
Acaena trifida,
Acaena pallida,
Acaena caespitosa,
Acaena saccaticupula,
Acaena subincisa,
Acaena hirsutula,
Acaena fissistipula,
Acaena glabra,
Acaena tesca,
Acaena juvenca,
Acaena emittens,
Acaena dumicola,
Acaena profundeincisa,
Acaena minor,
Acaena alpina,
Acaena montana,
Acaena myriophylla,
Acaena poeppigiana,
Acaena anserovina,
Acaena sericea,
Acaena latebrosa,
Acaena sarmentosa,
Acaena elongata,
Acaena exigua,
Acaena rorida,
Acaena novae-zelandiae,
Acaena pinnatifida,
Acaena inermis,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60453282-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].