Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
porphyrodiscus
ID:
1260714

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stapf & Wettst.) Pimenov & Ostr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260052



Common Names

  • Leiotulus porphyrodiscus
  • Porphyrodiscus Leiotulus
  • Porphyrodiscus Six-Stamens


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Description

Leiotulus porphyrodiscus (also called Purple-Disc Leiotulus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Iran. It is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family and has a basal rosette of leaves. It grows in grasslands and open areas, usually in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Leiotulus porphyrodiscus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used for fodder. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, skin diseases, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leiotulus porphyrodiscus is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leiotulus porphyrodiscus is a species of evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It is an easy to grow shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slower process.

Where to Find Leiotulus porphyrodiscus

Leiotulus porphyrodiscus can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Leiotulus porphyrodiscus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leiotulus porphyrodiscus?

Leiotulus porphyrodiscus

What is the common name of Leiotulus porphyrodiscus?

Purple-disk leiotulus

What is the natural habitat of Leiotulus porphyrodiscus?

Dry forests and woodlands

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50194662: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Richard Wettstein (1863-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wettst.' 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.