Status:
valid
Authors:
(Botsch. & Vved.) Botsch. & Pachom.
Source:
tro
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 57: 669 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001217777
Common Names
- Subscapigera Leiospora
- Leiospora subscapigera
- Subscapigerous Leiospora
Description
Leiospora subscapigera (also called Subscapigera Leiospora, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia and the Himalayas. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves with long petioles, and the leaves are lanceolate in shape. It produces yellow flowers with four petals.
Uses & Benefits
Leiospora subscapigera has no known non-medical uses.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leiospora subscapigera 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 subscapigera is an annual plant that is easy to grow from seed. Sow the seeds in spring in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. The plants will flower in late summer and can be propagated by division in autumn.
Where to Find Leiospora subscapigera
Leiospora subscapigera can be found in the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran.
Leiospora subscapigera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leiospora subscapigera?
Leiospora subscapigera
What is the common name of Leiospora subscapigera?
Subscapigerous Leiospora
What is the family of Leiospora subscapigera?
Brassicaceae
Species in the Leiospora genus
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