Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Winkl. ex Iljin) Holub
Source:
gcc
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 8(4): 391 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066187
Common Names
- Lyrata Leuzea
- Lyrata Daisy
- Leuzea Daisy
Synonyms
- Fornicium lyratum (C.Winkl. ex Iljin) Kamelin [unknown]
- Stemmacantha lyrata (C.Winkl. ex Iljin) Dittrich [unknown]
- Rhaponticum lyratum C.Winkl. ex Iljin [unknown]
Description
Leuzea lyrata (also called Lyrate Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has grey-green foliage and white daisy-like flowers. It is found in grasslands, disturbed areas, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Leuzea lyrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leuzea lyrata is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and oval-shaped.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leuzea lyrata is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring, and the plant will flower in late summer. The plant can also be propagated by division in the spring.
Where to Find Leuzea lyrata
Elatostema veronicoides can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and China.
Leuzea lyrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leuzea lyrata?
Leuzea lyrata
What is the common name of Leuzea lyrata?
Lyrate Daisy
Where does Leuzea lyrata grow?
Dry, rocky slopes of the western United States
Species in the Leuzea genus
Leuzea nana,
Leuzea caulescens,
Leuzea pusilla,
Leuzea acaulis,
Leuzea karatavica,
Leuzea cynaroides,
Leuzea berardioides,
Leuzea integrifolia,
Leuzea cynaroides,
Leuzea conifera,
Leuzea centauroides,
Leuzea pulchra,
Leuzea berardioides,
Leuzea insignis,
Leuzea lyrata,
Leuzea aulieatensis,
Leuzea australis,
Leuzea namanganica,
Leuzea exaltata,
Leuzea altaica,
Leuzea rhapontica,
Leuzea annae-bentiae,
Leuzea uniflora,
Leuzea nitida,
Leuzea carthamoides,
Leuzea longifolia,
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,