Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 1: 21 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538441
Common Names
- Anthobolus Leptomeroides
- Thin-Stemmed Daisy
- Thin-Stemmed Daisy Bush
Synonyms
- Anthobolus exocarpoides F.Muell. [unknown]
Description
Anthobolus leptomeroides (also called Leptomeroid Anthobolus, among many other common names) is a small shrub with small, white flowers and thin, needle-like leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Anthobolus leptomeroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anthobolus leptomeroides has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthobolus leptomeroides can be propagated by division or by seed. It should be grown in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. It prefers a moist soil and should be watered regularly. Fertilize the plant in spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Anthobolus leptomeroides
Anthobolus leptomeroides is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America.
Anthobolus leptomeroides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthobolus leptomeroides?
Anthobolus leptomeroides
What type of plant is Anthobolus leptomeroides?
It is a perennial herbaceous plant.
Where is Anthobolus leptomeroides found?
It is found in the western United States and Canada.
Species in the Anthobolus genus
Species in the Santalaceae family
Acanthosyris annonagustata,
Acanthosyris asipapote,
Acanthosyris falcata,
Acanthosyris glabrata,
Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii,
Acanthosyris spinescens,
Amphorogyne celastroides,
Amphorogyne spicata,
Amphorogyne staufferi,
Anthobolus erythrocaulis,
Anthobolus filifolius,
Anthobolus foveolatus,
Anthobolus leptomeroides,
Antidaphne amazonensis,
Antidaphne andina,
Antidaphne antidaphneoides,
Antidaphne glaziovii,
Antidaphne hondurensis,
Antidaphne punctulata,
Antidaphne schottii,
Antidaphne viscoidea,
Antidaphne wrightii,
Arceuthobium abietinum,
Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae,
Arceuthobium americanum,
Arceuthobium apachecum,
Arceuthobium azoricum,
Arceuthobium bicarinatum,
Arceuthobium blumeri,
Arceuthobium californicum,
Arceuthobium campylopodum,
Arceuthobium chinense,
Arceuthobium cyanocarpum,
Arceuthobium divaricatum,
Arceuthobium douglasii,
Arceuthobium gillii,
Arceuthobium globosum,
Arceuthobium guatemalense,
Arceuthobium hondurense,
Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae,
Arceuthobium littorum,
Arceuthobium microcarpum,
Arceuthobium minutissimum,
Arceuthobium monticola,
Arceuthobium nigrum,
Arceuthobium occidentale,
Arceuthobium oxycedri,
Arceuthobium pendens,
Arceuthobium pini,
Arceuthobium pusillum,