Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Holub
Source:
gcc
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 8(4): 391 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039397
Common Names
- Leuzea centauroides
- Centaury Leuzea
- Centaur's Leuzea
Synonyms
- Stemmacantha centauroides (L.) Dittrich [unknown]
- Serratula inermis Poir. [unknown]
- Serratula cynaroides DC. [unknown]
- Stemmacantha cynaroides Cass. [unknown]
- Rhaponticum cynaroides Less. [unknown]
- Rhaponticum centauroides (L.) O.Bolòs [unknown]
- Leuzea cynaroides cynaroides [unknown]
- Stemmacantha inermis Dulac [unknown]
- Cnicus inermis Willd. [unknown]
- Carduus inermis Pers. [unknown]
- Serratula cynarifolia Poir. [unknown]
- Cnicus centauroides L. [unknown]
Description
Leuzea centauroides (also called Centaury Leuzea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the mountains of Central Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves with a single stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Leuzea centauroides has been traditionally used as an adaptogen, a substance that helps the body adapt to stress, and as a stimulant. It is also used to treat anxiety, depression, fatigue, and insomnia.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leuzea centauroides is a white or pink-tinged star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leuzea centauroides is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Leuzea centauroides
Leuzea centauroides can be found in the Caucasus Mountains.
Leuzea centauroides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leuzea centauroides?
Leuzea centauroides
What is the common name of Leuzea centauroides?
Centaury
What is the natural habitat of Leuzea centauroides?
Dry grasslands, meadows, and steppes
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,