Status:
valid
Authors:
Longpre
Source:
gcc
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Publ. Mus. Michigan State Univ., Biol. Ser. 4(8): 349, pl. 6 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007861
Common Names
- Sabazia Leavenworthii
- Leavenworthii Sabazia
- Leavenworthii Daisy
Description
Sabazia leavenworthii (also called 'Leavenworth's Sabazia', among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Sabazia leavenworthii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sabazia leavenworthii is a yellow-green color and has a single head. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sabazia leavenworthii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Sabazia leavenworthii
Sabazia leavenworthii is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Sabazia leavenworthii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sabazia leavenworthii?
Sabazia leavenworthii
What is the family of Sabazia leavenworthii?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Sabazia leavenworthii?
Meadows and rocky slopes
Species in the Sabazia genus
Sabazia durangensis,
Sabazia leavenworthii,
Sabazia mullerae,
Sabazia lapsensis,
Sabazia glandulosa,
Sabazia purpusii,
Sabazia elata,
Sabazia trianae,
Sabazia pinetorum,
Sabazia macdonaldii,
Sabazia sarmentosa,
Sabazia densa,
Sabazia multiradiata,
Sabazia acoma,
Sabazia microspermoides,
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,