Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lipsky) Holub
Source:
gcc
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 8(4): 391 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004219
Common Names
- Dwarf Leuzea
- Leuzea nana
- Nana Leuzea
Description
Leuzea nana (also called 'Dwarf leuzea', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 0.2 meters tall. It is native to Europe, specifically the Mediterranean region, and is found in open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Leuzea nana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leuzea nana is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leuzea nana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate by division, divide the plant in the spring or fall and replant the divisions in their permanent location. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in the spring and cover lightly with soil. Keep the soil moist and the seeds should germinate within a few weeks. Transplant the seedlings to their permanent location in the garden when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Leuzea nana
Leuzea nana can be found in the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe, including the Alps, Carpathians, and Balkan Mountains.
Leuzea nana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leuzea nana?
Leuzea nana
What type of plant is Leuzea nana?
It is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family.
Where is Leuzea nana found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region.
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,