Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
bellidifolia
ID:
1218430

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Danguy) Botsch. & Pachom.

Source:
tro

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 57: 668 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001217768

Common Names

  • Bellidifolia Leiospora
  • Leiospora bellidifolia
  • Daisy-leaved Leiospora

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Description

Leiospora bellidifolia (also called Daisy-Leaved Leiospora, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It has a rosette of basal leaves and erect stems with white flowers. It grows in meadows, steppes, and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Leiospora bellidifolia has no known non-medical uses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leiospora bellidifolia 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 bellidifolia 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 bellidifolia

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

Leiospora bellidifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leiospora bellidifolia?

Leiospora bellidifolia

What is the common name of Leiospora bellidifolia?

Daisy-leaved Leiospora

What is the family of Leiospora bellidifolia?

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-4103995: Based on the initial data import
Victor Botchantsev (1910-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Botsch.' in the authors string.
Paul Auguste Danguy (1862-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Danguy' in the authors string.
M.G. Pachomova (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pachom.' in the authors string.