Status:
valid
Authors:
(Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Holub
Source:
gcc
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 8(4): 392 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045020
Common Names
- Pulchra Leuzea
- Leuzea Pulchra
- Pulchra Leuzea
Description
Leuzea pulchra (also called Beautiful Leuzea, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Leuzea pulchra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas that are believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leuzea pulchra is yellow and has a daisy-like shape. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leuzea pulchra is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Leuzea pulchra
Leuzea pulchra can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.
Leuzea pulchra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leuzea pulchra?
Leuzea pulchra
What is the common name of Leuzea pulchra?
Beautiful leuzea
What is the natural habitat of Leuzea pulchra?
Grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas
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,