Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
exscapa
ID:
1218433

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.A.Mey.) F.Dvořák

Source:
tro

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Spisy Prír. Fak. Univ. Brne 497: 357 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001217771



Common Names

  • Exscapa Leiospora
  • Leiospora exscapa
  • Hairy Leiospora


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Description

Leiospora exscapa (also called Exscapa 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 lanceolate in shape. It produces yellow flowers with four petals.

Uses & Benefits

Leiospora exscapa has no known non-medical uses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leiospora exscapa 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 exscapa 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 exscapa

Leiospora exscapa can be found in the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran.

Leiospora exscapa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leiospora exscapa?

Leiospora exscapa

What is the common name of Leiospora exscapa?

Exscapular Leiospora

What is the family of Leiospora exscapa?

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-4103998: Based on the initial data import
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
František Dvořák (1921-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Dvořák' in the authors string.