Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
candidissima
ID:
25144

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gillies ex D.Don

Source:
gcc

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Philos. Mag. Ann. Chem. 11: 389. (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024473



Common Names

  • Leucheria
  • White Leucheria
  • Leucheria Candidissima


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Description

Leucheria candidissima (also called White Leucheria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has white flowers and a rosette of basal leaves. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Leucheria candidissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucheria candidissima has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucheria candidissima is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is easy to propagate by division of the root clump or by cuttings.

Where to Find Leucheria candidissima

Leucheria candidissima is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, and Durango.

Leucheria candidissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucheria candidissima?

Leucheria candidissima

What type of plant is Leucheria candidissima?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Leucheria candidissima?

Meadows and grasslands

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-12365: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
John Gillies (1792-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gillies' in the authors string.