Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
saposhnikovii
ID:
1323423

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 68: 471 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335877

Common Names

  • Leiospora Saposhnikovii
  • Saposhnikovii Leiospora
  • Leiospora Saposhnikovii

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Description

Leiospora saposhnikovii (also called Saposhnikov'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 saposhnikovii 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 saposhnikovii 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 saposhnikovii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow seeds in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in moist soil.

Where to Find Leiospora saposhnikovii

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

Leiospora saposhnikovii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leiospora saposhnikovii?

Leiospora saposhnikovii

What is the common name of Leiospora saposhnikovii?

Saposhnikov's Leiospora

What type of plant is Leiospora saposhnikovii?

Herbaceous perennial

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

Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
A.N. Vassiljeva (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.N.Vassiljeva' in the authors string.
Dmitry Aleksandrovich German (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.German' in the authors string.