Status:
valid
Authors:
Harv.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 3: 136 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015339
Common Names
- Leptophylla Callilepis
- Leptophylla Daisybush
- Leptophylla Sunray
Description
Callilepis leptophylla (also called Slender-Leaved Callilepis, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It has bright yellow flowers and silver-green foliage. It typically grows in rocky outcrops, scrublands, and other dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Callilepis leptophylla is a shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Callilepis leptophylla is a white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Callilepis leptophylla is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Callilepis leptophylla
Callilepis leptophylla is native to South Africa and can be found in rocky mountain slopes and grasslands. It is also found in Namibia and Botswana.
Callilepis leptophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Callilepis leptophylla?
Callilepis leptophylla
What is the common name of Callilepis leptophylla?
Lance-leaved Daisy
Where is Callilepis leptophylla native?
South Africa
What is the growth habit of Callilepis leptophylla?
Perennial herb
What is the flower color of Callilepis leptophylla?
White
Species in the Callilepis genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,