Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
karatavica
ID:
11589

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Regel & Schmalh.) Holub

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010918

Common Names

  • Karatavian Leuzea
  • Karatavian Leuzea
  • Karatavian Leuzea

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Description

Leuzea karatavica (also called 'Karatavian Leuzea', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Central Asia and is found in dry, grassy meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Leuzea karatavica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, skin diseases, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leuzea karatavica has yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leuzea karatavica is an evergreen perennial that grows best in full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rootball in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Leuzea karatavica

Leuzea karatavica is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Leuzea karatavica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leuzea karatavica?

Leuzea karatavica

What is the common name of Leuzea karatavica?

Karatavian Leuzea

What is the family of Leuzea karatavica?

Asteraceae

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.
Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.
Johannes Theodor Schmalhausen (1849-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schmalh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:230299-1: Based on the initial data import