Status:
valid
Authors:
Speg.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Anales Soc. Ci. Argent. 53: 31. 1902
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000101770
Common Names
- Leucheria Eriocephala
- Woolly Leucheria
- Woollyhead Leucheria
Description
Leucheria eriocephala (also called Woolly-headed Lechea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of about 1-2 m. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in dry, open woods and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Leucheria eriocephala is used as a decorative plant in gardens and is also used as an ornamental plant in flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leucheria eriocephala has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm, and its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leucheria eriocephala is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is best to start the seeds indoors in late winter or early spring and then transplant the seedlings outdoors after the last frost. Division can be done in the spring or fall. It is also possible to propagate by cuttings taken in the summer.
Where to Find Leucheria eriocephala
Leucheria eriocephala is native to Mexico and can be found in areas of the Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range.
Leucheria eriocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leucheria eriocephala?
Leucheria eriocephala
What is the family of Leucheria eriocephala?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Leucheria eriocephala?
Woolly-headed Leucheria
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,