Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitida
ID:
125914

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fisch.) Holub

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 8(4): 392 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125243



Common Names

  • Nitid Leuzea
  • Nitid Leuzea-aster
  • Leuzea Nitida


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Synonyms

  • Serratula fischeri Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Centaurea nitiida B.Fedtsch. [unknown]
  • Stemmacantha nitida (Fisch. ex DC.) Dittrich [unknown]
  • Rhaponticum caspium Kar. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Rhaponticum nitidum Fisch. [unknown]

Description

Leuzea nitida (also called 'Shining Leuzea', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and long, thin stems. It typically grows in rocky areas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Leuzea nitida has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It has also been used as a natural insect repellent and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leuzea nitida is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leuzea nitida is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. It is best to fertilize the plant in the spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Leuzea nitida

Leuzea nitida is native to the Caucasus Mountains in Russia and Georgia.

Leuzea nitida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leuzea nitida?

Leuzea nitida

What is the common name of Leuzea nitida?

Shiny Leuzea

What is the natural habitat of Leuzea nitida?

Grassy slopes and rocky outcrops

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.
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:230304-1: Based on the initial data import