Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
annae-bentiae
ID:
96909

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rech.f.) Holub

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096238



Common Names

  • Leuzea annae-bentiae
  • Anne-Benti's Leuzea
  • Anne-Benti's Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Rhaponticum annae-bentiae Rech.f. [unknown]

Description

Leuzea annae-bentiae (also called 'Ann Bent's leuzea', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the Caucasus region. It has hairy stems and leaves that are lanceolate to ovate in shape. It prefers sunny, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leuzea annae-bentiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leuzea annae-bentiae flowers are yellow, with a single head of ray florets and a central disc of tubular florets. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves that are deeply lobed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leuzea annae-bentiae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Leuzea annae-bentiae

Leuzea annae-bentiae can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Leuzea annae-bentiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leuzea annae-bentiae?

Leuzea annae-bentiae

What type of plant is Leuzea annae-bentiae?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Leuzea annae-bentiae?

Woodland 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

Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:230283-1: Based on the initial data import