Status:
valid
Authors:
Pimenov
Source:
ksu
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 162: 448 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360801
Common Names
- Leutea Gracillima
- Graceful Leutea
- Graceful Leutea-bush
Description
Leutea gracillima (also called Slender Leutea, among many other common names) is a shrub with white flowers and a woody stem. It is native to tropical Africa and Asia. It is found in forests, woodlands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Leutea gracillima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leutea gracillima has small, white flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender with a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leutea gracillima is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Leutea gracillima
Leutea gracillima can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Leutea gracillima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leutea gracillima?
Leutea gracillima
What is the common name of Leutea gracillima?
Graceful Willow
What is the natural habitat of Leutea gracillima?
Moist, shady areas in forests and along streams
Species in the Leutea genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,