Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lyrata
ID:
66858

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Winkl. ex Iljin) Holub

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066187



Common Names

  • Lyrata Leuzea
  • Lyrata Daisy
  • Leuzea Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Fornicium lyratum (C.Winkl. ex Iljin) Kamelin [unknown]
  • Stemmacantha lyrata (C.Winkl. ex Iljin) Dittrich [unknown]
  • Rhaponticum lyratum C.Winkl. ex Iljin [unknown]

Description

Leuzea lyrata (also called Lyrate Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has grey-green foliage and white daisy-like flowers. It is found in grasslands, disturbed areas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Leuzea lyrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leuzea lyrata is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leuzea lyrata is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring, and the plant will flower in late summer. The plant can also be propagated by division in the spring.

Where to Find Leuzea lyrata

Elatostema veronicoides can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and China.

Leuzea lyrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leuzea lyrata?

Leuzea lyrata

What is the common name of Leuzea lyrata?

Lyrate Daisy

Where does Leuzea lyrata grow?

Dry, rocky slopes of the western United States

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.
Constantin Winkler (1848-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Winkl.' in the authors string.
Modest Mikhailovich Ilyin (1889-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Iljin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:230301-1: Based on the initial data import