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
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.
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
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Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
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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,