Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
crassifolia
ID:
1218431

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Botsch. & Vved.) A.N.Vassiljeva

Source:
tro

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Inst. Bot. Akad. Nauk Kazakhsk. S.S.R. 6: 30 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001217769



Common Names

  • Crassifolia Leiospora
  • Leiospora crassifolia
  • Thickleaf Leiospora


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Description

Leiospora crassifolia (also called Crassifolia Leiospora, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia and the Himalayas. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves with long petioles, and the leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It produces yellow flowers with four petals.

Uses & Benefits

Leiospora crassifolia has no known non-medical uses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leiospora crassifolia has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leiospora crassifolia can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Leiospora crassifolia

Leiospora crassifolia can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado.

Leiospora crassifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leiospora crassifolia?

Leiospora crassifolia

What is the common name of Leiospora crassifolia?

Thick-leaved Leiospora

What is the family of Leiospora crassifolia?

Brassicaceae

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-4103996: Based on the initial data import
Victor Botchantsev (1910-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Botsch.' in the authors string.
Alexei Ivanovich Vvedensky (1898-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vved.' in the authors string.
A.N. Vassiljeva (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.N.Vassiljeva' in the authors string.