Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
achilleifolia
ID:
1416582

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1836

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429047



Common Names

  • Achilleifolia Leucheria
  • Achilleifolia Leucheri
  • Achilleifolia Leucherias


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Description

Leucheria achilleifolia (also called Achillea-leaved Leucheria, among many other common names) is an annual herb, growing up to 30 centimeters in height. It is native to the western United States, and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leucheria achilleifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucheria achilleifolia has white flowers with yellow centers, small black seeds, and seedlings with short, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucheria achilleifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered position in a rock garden or in a container. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Leucheria achilleifolia

Leucheria achilleifolia is native to the Canary Islands.

Leucheria achilleifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucheria achilleifolia?

Leucheria achilleifolia

What type of plant is Leucheria achilleifolia?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Leucheria achilleifolia found?

It is native to Southeast Asia and the Indian Subcontinent

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

IPNI record: 1178995-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001418963
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:230117-1: Based on the initial data import