Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uniflora
ID:
124357

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Holub

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123686

Common Names

  • Leuzea
  • One-flowered Hawkweed
  • Single-flowered Hawkweed

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Synonyms

  • Cnicus uniflorus L. [unknown]
  • Centaurea monantha Georgi [unknown]
  • Rhaponticum dahuricum Turcz. [unknown]
  • Rhaponticum monanthum (Georgi) Vorosch. [unknown]
  • Centaurea membranacea Lam. [unknown]
  • Rhaponticum satzyperovii Soskov [unknown]
  • Leuzea dahurica Bunge [unknown]
  • Rhaponticum uniflorum DC. [unknown]
  • Stemmacantha uniflora uniflora [unknown]
  • Rhaponticum uniflorum uniflorum [unknown]
  • Centaurea grandiflora Pall. [unknown]
  • Stemmacantha satzyperovii (Soskov) Czerep. [unknown]
  • Fornicium uniflorum (L.) Zuev [unknown]
  • Rhaponticum davuricum Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Serratula uniflora Poir. [unknown]
  • Stemmacantha uniflora satzyperovii (Soskov) Dittrich [unknown]
  • Rhaponticum uniflorum satzyperovii (Soskov) Vorosch. [unknown]
  • Serratula uniflora Spreng. [unknown]
  • Stemmacantha uniflora (L.) Dittrich [unknown]
  • Leuzea satzyperovii (Soskov) Holub [unknown]
  • Centaurea monanthos Georgi [unknown]
  • Fornicium satzyperovii (Soskov) Zuev [unknown]

Description

Leuzea uniflora (also called One-flowered Leuzea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, steppes, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leuzea uniflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has been used for centuries in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leuzea uniflora has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leuzea uniflora is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the fall or spring.

Where to Find Leuzea uniflora

Leuzea uniflora is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas and open woods.

Leuzea uniflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leuzea uniflora?

Leuzea uniflora

What are the common names of Leuzea uniflora?

One-flowered Leuzea, One-flowered Marsh-mallow

Where is Leuzea uniflora native to?

Leuzea uniflora is native to Europe

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.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:230317-1: Based on the initial data import