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
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.
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 Leuzea genus
Leuzea nana,
Leuzea caulescens,
Leuzea pusilla,
Leuzea acaulis,
Leuzea karatavica,
Leuzea cynaroides,
Leuzea berardioides,
Leuzea integrifolia,
Leuzea cynaroides,
Leuzea conifera,
Leuzea centauroides,
Leuzea pulchra,
Leuzea berardioides,
Leuzea insignis,
Leuzea lyrata,
Leuzea aulieatensis,
Leuzea australis,
Leuzea namanganica,
Leuzea exaltata,
Leuzea altaica,
Leuzea rhapontica,
Leuzea annae-bentiae,
Leuzea uniflora,
Leuzea nitida,
Leuzea carthamoides,
Leuzea longifolia,
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,