Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
achillaeifolia
ID:
71483

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Companion Bot. Mag. 2: 43 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070812



Common Names

  • Leucheria
  • White Yarrow
  • Achillea Leucheria


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Synonyms

  • Leucheria ibari ibari [unknown]
  • Lasiorrhiza fragans (Phil.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Leucheria achillaeifolia (also called Achillea-leaved leucheria, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico. It has small, yellow flowers and small, ovate leaves. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry, rocky areas, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leucheria achillaeifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leucheria achillaeifolia is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucheria achillaeifolia can be propagated from seed or division of the root clumps. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Germination should occur within two weeks. To propagate through division, divide the clumps in early spring and replant in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location.

Where to Find Leucheria achillaeifolia

Leucheria achillaeifolia can be found in California, USA, in the chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitats.

Leucheria achillaeifolia FAQ

What are the growth requirements of Leucheria achillaeifolia?

Leucheria achillaeifolia requires full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.

How often should Leucheria achillaeifolia be watered?

Leucheria achillaeifolia should be watered regularly, but not too often, to keep the soil moist but not soggy.

What is the best way to propagate Leucheria achillaeifolia?

Leucheria achillaeifolia can be propagated by seed or by division of the root clump.

Species in the Leucheria genus

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-27609: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.