Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acaulis
ID:
7879

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Holub

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 8(4): 391 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007208

Common Names

  • Leuzea Acaulis
  • Stemless Leuzea
  • Stemless Hawkweed

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Synonyms

  • Stemmacantha acaulis (L.) Dittrich [unknown]
  • Centaurea chamaerhaponticum chamaerhaponticum [unknown]
  • Rhaponticum acaule acaule [unknown]
  • Centaurea chamaerhaponticum ochreuleuca Emb. [unknown]
  • Rhaponticum acaule ochroleucum Maire [unknown]
  • Rhaponticum acaule purpureum Emb. & Maire [unknown]
  • Centaurea chamaerhaponticum purpurea Emb. & Maire [unknown]
  • Rhaponticum acaule DC. [unknown]
  • Cynara acaulis L. [unknown]

Description

Leuzea acaulis (also called stemless leuzea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and parts of Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves with yellow flowers and a deep taproot. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leuzea acaulis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in landscaping. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive issues and skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leuzea acaulis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leuzea acaulis is a perennial plant that is native to the Caucasus region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Leuzea acaulis

Leuzea acaulis is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in meadows and grasslands.

Leuzea acaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leuzea acaulis?

Leuzea acaulis

What type of plant is Leuzea acaulis?

Leuzea acaulis is an herbaceous perennial plant.

Where is Leuzea acaulis native to?

Leuzea acaulis is native to the Caucasus region.

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

Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:230279-1: Based on the initial data import