Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
nepalensis
ID:
92253

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunze) Kitam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 1938, xiv. 297

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091582



Common Names

  • Leibnitzia nepalensis
  • Nepal Leibnitzia
  • Nepal Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Gerbera nivea C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Perdicium semiflosculare Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don [unknown]
  • Gerbera kunzeana A.Braun & Asch. [unknown]
  • Gerbera curvisquama Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Gerbera connata Y.C.Tseng [unknown]
  • Gerbera nepalensis O.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Cleistanthium nepalense Kunze [unknown]
  • Leibnitzia kuntzeana (A.Braun & Asch.) Pobed. [unknown]
  • Anandria nepalensis (Kunze) A.Braun ex Kraus & M.Paul [unknown]

Description

Leibnitzia nepalensis (also called Nepal Leibnitzia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Nepal. It has a rounded, compact habit and grows to a height of 1m. It has small, white flowers that appear in spring and summer. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the Himalayan region.

Uses & Benefits

Leibnitzia nepalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leibnitzia nepalensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, narrow leaves. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leibnitzia nepalensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Leibnitzia nepalensis

Leibnitzia nepalensis is native to Nepal and can be found in the states of Karnali, Bagmati, and Gandaki.

Leibnitzia nepalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leibnitzia nepalensis?

Leibnitzia nepalensis

What is the common name of Leibnitzia nepalensis?

Nepalese Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Leibnitzia nepalensis?

Open grasslands and meadows

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-47844: Based on the initial data import
Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.
Gustav Kunze (1793-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunze' in the authors string.