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
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.
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 Leiospora genus
Species in the Brassicaceae family
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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,