Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunze) Kitam.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 1938, xiv. 297
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091582
Common Names
- Leibnitzia nepalensis
- Nepal Leibnitzia
- Nepal Daisy
Synonyms
- Gerbera nivea C.B.Clarke [unknown]
- Perdicium semiflosculare Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don [unknown]
- Gerbera kunzeana A.Braun & Asch. [unknown]
- Gerbera curvisquama Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
- Gerbera connata Y.C.Tseng [unknown]
- Gerbera nepalensis O.Hoffm. [unknown]
- Cleistanthium nepalense Kunze [unknown]
- Leibnitzia kuntzeana (A.Braun & Asch.) Pobed. [unknown]
- Anandria nepalensis (Kunze) A.Braun ex Kraus & M.Paul [unknown]
Description
Leibnitzia nepalensis (also called Nepal Leibnitzia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Nepal. It has a rounded, compact habit and grows to a height of 1m. It has small, white flowers that appear in spring and summer. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the Himalayan region.
Uses & Benefits
Leibnitzia nepalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leibnitzia nepalensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, narrow leaves. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leibnitzia nepalensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Leibnitzia nepalensis
Leibnitzia nepalensis is native to Nepal and can be found in the states of Karnali, Bagmati, and Gandaki.
Leibnitzia nepalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leibnitzia nepalensis?
Leibnitzia nepalensis
What is the common name of Leibnitzia nepalensis?
Nepalese Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Leibnitzia nepalensis?
Open grasslands and meadows
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