Status:
valid
Authors:
(Fisch.) Holub
Source:
gcc
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 8(4): 392 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125243
Common Names
- Nitid Leuzea
- Nitid Leuzea-aster
- Leuzea Nitida
Synonyms
- Serratula fischeri Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Centaurea nitiida B.Fedtsch. [unknown]
- Stemmacantha nitida (Fisch. ex DC.) Dittrich [unknown]
- Rhaponticum caspium Kar. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
- Rhaponticum nitidum Fisch. [unknown]
Description
Leuzea nitida (also called 'Shining Leuzea', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and long, thin stems. It typically grows in rocky areas and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Leuzea nitida has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It has also been used as a natural insect repellent and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leuzea nitida is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leuzea nitida is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. It is best to fertilize the plant in the spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Leuzea nitida
Leuzea nitida is native to the Caucasus Mountains in Russia and Georgia.
Leuzea nitida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leuzea nitida?
Leuzea nitida
What is the common name of Leuzea nitida?
Shiny Leuzea
What is the natural habitat of Leuzea nitida?
Grassy slopes and rocky outcrops
Species in the Leuzea genus
Leuzea nana,
Leuzea caulescens,
Leuzea pusilla,
Leuzea acaulis,
Leuzea karatavica,
Leuzea cynaroides,
Leuzea berardioides,
Leuzea integrifolia,
Leuzea cynaroides,
Leuzea conifera,
Leuzea centauroides,
Leuzea pulchra,
Leuzea berardioides,
Leuzea insignis,
Leuzea lyrata,
Leuzea aulieatensis,
Leuzea australis,
Leuzea namanganica,
Leuzea exaltata,
Leuzea altaica,
Leuzea rhapontica,
Leuzea annae-bentiae,
Leuzea uniflora,
Leuzea nitida,
Leuzea carthamoides,
Leuzea longifolia,
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,