Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
berardioides
ID:
30338

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coss.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029667

Common Names

  • Leuzea
  • Berardioides
  • Tasmanian Daisy

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Description

Leuzea berardioides (also called Berard's Leuzea, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leuzea berardioides is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of conditions, including insomnia, fatigue, and depression. It is also used as a natural remedy for digestive issues and to boost the immune system.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leuzea berardioides has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leuzea berardioides is a hardy perennial that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.

Where to Find Leuzea berardioides

Leuzea berardioides is native to the western United States, primarily in the states of California, Oregon, and Washington.

Leuzea berardioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leuzea berardioides?

Leuzea berardioides

What is the common name of Leuzea berardioides?

Berardioides Leuzea

What is the natural habitat of Leuzea berardioides?

It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open areas

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:230286-1: Based on the initial data import