Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
namanganica
ID:
75777

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Iljin) Holub

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075106



Common Names

  • Leuzea namanganica
  • Namangan Leuzea
  • Namangan Sea Holly


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Synonyms

  • Rhaponticum namanganicum Iljin [unknown]
  • Stemmacantha namanganica (Iljin) Dittrich [unknown]
  • Centaurea namanganica Iljin [unknown]

Description

Leuzea namanganica (also called Namangan Leuzea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate. It grows in disturbed areas, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Leuzea namanganica is a low-maintenance plant that is often used as a ground cover or in borders. It is also known for its attractive, white flowers and its ability to attract butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leuzea namanganica is yellow, and the seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leuzea namanganica is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock. The plant is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Leuzea namanganica

Leuzea namanganica is native to Central Asia and can be found in dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands.

Leuzea namanganica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leuzea namanganica?

Leuzea namanganica

What type of plant is Leuzea namanganica?

A perennial herb

Where does Leuzea namanganica grow?

It is native to Central Asia

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.
Modest Mikhailovich Ilyin (1889-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Iljin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:230302-1: Based on the initial data import