Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Holub
Source:
gcc
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 8(4): 392 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087621
Common Names
- Rhapontic Leuzea
- Leuzea rhapontica
- Rhapontic Leuzea
Synonyms
- Serratula rhapontica DC. [unknown]
- Rhaponticum rhaponticum (L.) Voss [unknown]
- Rhapontica rhapontica Hill [unknown]
- Centaurea rhapontica L. [unknown]
- Stemmacantha rhapontica (L.) Dittrich [unknown]
- Stemmacantha rhapontica rhapontica [unknown]
- Centaurea rhapontica rhapontica [unknown]
- Leuzea rhapontica rhapontica [unknown]
- Centaurea rhapontica Wulfen [unknown]
- Rhaponticum scariosum rhaponticum (L.) Greuter [unknown]
- Rhaponticum hemeralpion Banfi, Galasso & Soldano [unknown]
Description
Leuzea rhapontica (also called Rhapontic Rhubarb, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It has a thick, woody rootstock and a single stem that can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. Its leaves are large and divided into three leaflets, and its flowers are small and white. It grows in dry meadows and steppes.
Uses & Benefits
Leuzea rhapontica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and is believed to have medicinal properties that can help treat fatigue and stress.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Leuzea rhapontica sub. heleniifolia (Grenier & Godr.) Holub
Leuzea rhapontica sub. bicknellii (Briq.) Holub
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Leuzea rhapontica has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and round-shaped. Its seedlings have long, thin stems with small, serrated leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leuzea rhapontica is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Leuzea rhapontica
Leuzea rhapontica is native to Russia and can be found in the Caucasus Mountains.
Leuzea rhapontica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leuzea rhapontica?
Leuzea rhapontica
What is the common name of Leuzea rhapontica?
Rhapontica
What is the natural habitat of Leuzea rhapontica?
It is found in the mountains of Central Asia
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,