Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
73480

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gaudich.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Voy. Uranie : 462 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072809



Common Names

  • Southern Leuzea
  • Southern Sea-holly
  • Blue Sea-holly


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea australis (Gaudich.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex F.M.Bailey [unknown]
  • Stemmacantha australis (Gaudich.) Dittrich [unknown]

Description

Leuzea australis (also called Southern Leuzea, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to Australia and grows in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Leuzea australis is a medicinal plant that is used to treat digestive issues, fever, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leuzea australis is yellow, with a single head and a long stem. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leuzea australis is a perennial that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When planting, space the plants 18-24 inches apart. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Leuzea australis

Leuzea australis can be found in the western United States and Canada.

Leuzea australis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leuzea australis?

Leuzea australis

What is the family of Leuzea australis?

Asteraceae

What is the natural habitat of Leuzea australis?

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,