Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pusilla
ID:
7077

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 3: 382 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006406



Common Names

  • Leuzea pusilla
  • Small Leuzea
  • Dwarf Leuzea


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Synonyms

  • Cynara acaulis Sm. [unknown]
  • Rhaponticum pygmaeum DC. [unknown]
  • Serratula pygmaea (DC.) Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Centaurea pygmaea (DC.) Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Cirsium cryptocephalum Sch.Bip. ex Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Leuzea pusilla (also called Dwarf Leuzea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has a woody stem and its leaves are lanceolate and serrated. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Leuzea pusilla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leuzea pusilla is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leuzea pusilla is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-8.

Where to Find Leuzea pusilla

Leuzea pusilla is native to the steppes of Central Asia and can be found in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.

Leuzea pusilla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leuzea pusilla?

Leuzea pusilla

What type of plant is Leuzea pusilla?

Leuzea pusilla is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Where is Leuzea pusilla found?

Leuzea pusilla is found in Central and South America.

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,