Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
daucifolia
ID:
22546

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Don) Crisci

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 20 (1/2): 52 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021875



Common Names

  • Leucheria daucifolia
  • Daucifolia leucheria
  • Daucifolia white-top


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Description

Leucheria daucifolia (also called Daucus-leaved leucheria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, leathery leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Leucheria daucifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin problems and respiratory issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucheria daucifolia has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucheria daucifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant but will not tolerate wet soil. It can be pruned back after flowering to promote a bushier habit.

Where to Find Leucheria daucifolia

Leucheria daucifolia is found in Mexico and Central America.

Leucheria daucifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucheria daucifolia?

Leucheria daucifolia

Where does Leucheria daucifolia grow?

Leucheria daucifolia is native to the Caribbean.

What type of plant is Leucheria daucifolia?

Leucheria daucifolia is a shrub or small tree.

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-121154: Based on the initial data import
George Don (1764-1814): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Don' in the authors string.
Jorge Víctor Crisci (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Crisci' in the authors string.