Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aureus
ID:
361517

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sm.) Pimenov & Ostr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 105: 153 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360849



Common Names

  • Golden Daisy
  • Leiotulus Daisy
  • Aureus Daisy


Searching for Leiotulus aureus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Lophotaenia aurea Griseb. [unknown]
  • Malabaila rectistyla Boiss. & Spruner [unknown]
  • Malabaila parnassica Heldr. [unknown]
  • Malabaila aurea Boiss. [unknown]
  • Malabaila biradiata Hausskn. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Malabaila burnatiana Heldr. [unknown]
  • Peucedanum biradiatum (Nyman) M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Peucedanum burnatianum (Heldr.) M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Pastinaca aurea Calest. [unknown]
  • Pastinaca rectistylis Boiss. [unknown]
  • Pastinaca rectistyla Ces. [unknown]
  • Peucedanum parnassicum (Heldr.) M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Heracleum aureum Sm. [unknown]

Description

Leiotulus aureus (also called 'Golden Leiotulus', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States. It has small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is found in open woods, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leiotulus aureus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leiotulus aureus has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender with a single pair of cotyledons.

Searching for Leiotulus aureus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Leiotulus aureus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Leiotulus aureus

Leiotulus aureus can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Leiotulus aureus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leiotulus aureus?

Leiotulus aureus

What is the common name of Leiotulus aureus?

Golden leiotulus

What is the habitat of Leiotulus aureus?

It is found in dry, sandy soils, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
Michael Georgievich Pimenov (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pimenov' in the authors string.
T.A. Ostroumova (d.1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ostr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:976580-1: Based on the initial data import