Leopoldia ghouschtchiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ghouschtchiensis
ID:
921551
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jafari & Maassoumi
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 48: 397 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920886
Common Names
- Leopoldia Ghouschtchiensis
- Ghouschtchiensis Leopoldia
- Ghouschtchi's Leopoldia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leopoldia ghouschtchiensis (also called Ghouschtchi's Leopoldia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Iran. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellowish flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Leopoldia ghouschtchiensis is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in gardens and greenhouses. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and flowers used to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leopoldia ghouschtchiensis has white flowers with yellow and purple stripes. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
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Leopoldia ghouschtchiensis is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in spring or fall.
Where to Find Leopoldia ghouschtchiensis
Leopoldia ghouschtchiensis is native to Iran and is found in the arid steppes of the region.
Species in the Leopoldia genus
Leopoldia eburnea, Leopoldia cycladica, Leopoldia comosa, Leopoldia caucasica, Leopoldia bicolor, Leopoldia weissii, Leopoldia tenuiflora, Leopoldia spreitzenhoferi, Leopoldia gussonei, Leopoldia maritima, Leopoldia longipes, Leopoldia ghouschtchiensis, Leopoldia tijtijensis, Leopoldia tabriziana, Leopoldia matritensis,
Species in the Asparagaceae family
Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-466433: Based on the initial data import
Ali Asghar Maassoumi (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maassoumi' in the authors string.
Azarnoosh Jafari: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jafari' in the authors string.