Leutea avicennae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mozaff.
Source:
ksu
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 88(4): 106 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000367602
Common Names
- Avicenna's Leutea
- Avicenna's Leutea
- Avicenna's Leutea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leutea avicennae (also called Avicenna's leutea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa and parts of Asia. It grows in wet soils, such as marshes, swamps, and riverbanks, and can reach heights of up to 1 meter.
Uses & Benefits
Leutea avicennae is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leutea avicennae has small, white flowers with yellow stamens, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf with a pointed tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leutea avicennae is a perennial shrub that is native to Central and South America. It is best grown in partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Leutea avicennae
Leutea avicennae is native to the Middle East and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands. It is also found in Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Syria.
Leutea avicennae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leutea avicennae?
Leutea avicennae
What is the common name of Leutea avicennae?
Avicenna's leutea
What is the natural habitat of Leutea avicennae?
Dry meadows and grasslands
Species in the Leutea genus
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
Valiolah Mozaffarian (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mozaff.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60431922-2: Based on the initial data import