Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diemii
ID:
5659

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 11: 288, fig. 9 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004988



Common Names

  • Diem's Leucheria
  • Diem's Silverbush
  • Diem's Whitebush


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Description

Leucheria diemii (also called Diem's Leucheria, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leucheria diemii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces yellow flowers in the summer. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and gastrointestinal disorders.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Leucheria diemii var. purpurea Ratto, M.Bello & Adr.Bartoli

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucheria diemii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucheria diemii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade. It is best grown in zones 8-10.

Where to Find Leucheria diemii

Leucheria diemii can be found in the Mexican states of Tamaulipas and Nuevo Leon.

Leucheria diemii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucheria diemii?

Leucheria diemii

What is the common name of Leucheria diemii?

Giant Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Leucheria diemii?

Dry grasslands and open woodlands

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,