Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cummingii
ID:
39576

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Companion Bot. Mag. 1: 36 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038905



Common Names

  • Cummings Leucheria
  • Cummings Daisy
  • Cummings Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Leucheria modesta Reiche [unknown]
  • Leucheria debilis Phil. [unknown]
  • Chabraea modesta Phil. [unknown]

Description

Leucheria cummingii (also called Cumming's leucheria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South Africa. It is found in open grasslands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leucheria cummingii is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a spiny surface. The seedlings are small, and have a rosette of spiny leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucheria cummingii is a low-growing perennial plant, native to South Africa. It is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in early spring in a well-draining soil and keep the soil moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from the stems in late spring or early summer and placed in a moist, well-draining soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Leucheria cummingii

Leucheria cummingii is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape Province.

Leucheria cummingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucheria cummingii?

Leucheria cummingii

What is the common name of Leucheria cummingii?

Cumming's Daisy

Where is Leucheria cummingii found?

Leucheria cummingii is found in South Africa

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-137617: 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.