Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
beketovii
ID:
1323422

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Krasn.) D.A.German & Al-Shehbaz

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 68: 469 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335876

Common Names

  • Leiospora Beketovii
  • Beketovii Leiospora
  • Leiospora Beketovii

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Description

Leiospora beketovii (also called Beketov's leiospora, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It grows in moist, shady areas and has small, white flowers. It is a member of the Asteraceae family.

Uses & Benefits

Leiospora beketovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leiospora beketovii has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round, with a black and white striped pattern. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leiospora beketovii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect sunlight and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Where to Find Leiospora beketovii

Leiospora beketovii is native to the Caucasus region of Russia and can be found in the wild in the Caucasus Mountains.

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

Andrey Krasnov (1862-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krasn.' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
Dmitry Aleksandrovich German (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.German' in the authors string.