Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
138847

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoffmanns. & Link

Source:
gcc

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Fl. Portug. 2: 217 (1820-1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138176



Common Names

  • Longifolia Leuzea
  • Longifolia Long-Leaved Daisy
  • Longifolia Long-Leaved Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Rhaponticum longifolium (Hoffmanns. & Link) Soskov [unknown]
  • Leuzea palmeilana Welw. ex Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Fornicium longifolium (Hoffmanns. & Link) Kamelin [unknown]
  • Stemmacantha longifolia (Hoffmanns. & Link) Dittrich [unknown]
  • Centaurea longifolia (Hoffmanns. & Link) Cout. [unknown]
  • Rhacoma longifolium Kuntze [unknown]
  • Leuzea longifolia longifolia [unknown]
  • Rhapontica longifolia (Hoffmanns. & Link) Soják [unknown]
  • Stemmacantha longifolia ericeticola (Font Quer) Dittrich [unknown]

Description

Leuzea longifolia (also called Long-Leaved Leuzea, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and bright yellow daisy-like flowers. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leuzea longifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leuzea longifolia has small, yellow flowers that bloom in summer and early fall. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and gray-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leuzea longifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed. It can be sown directly in the garden in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Leuzea longifolia

Leuzea longifolia is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as prairies, meadows, and roadsides.

Leuzea longifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leuzea longifolia?

Leuzea longifolia

What are the common names of Leuzea longifolia?

Long-Leaved Leuzea

What is the natural habitat of Leuzea longifolia?

It is native to Russia and is found in alpine meadows, rocky slopes, and grasslands

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

Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Johann Centurius Hoffmannsegg (1766-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoffmanns.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:230300-1: Based on the initial data import