Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
floribunda
ID:
124905

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Icon. Sel. Pl. [Delessert] 4: 39, t. 88. 1840 [1839, publ Feb 1840]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124234



Common Names

  • Floribunda Leucheria
  • Leucheria floribunda
  • Bolivian Leucheria


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Description

Leucheria floribunda (also called 'Purple Leucheria', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and grows up to 30 cm in height. It has purple flowers and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Leucheria floribunda is a plant that is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory infections. It is also used as an expectorant and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucheria floribunda has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, flat and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucheria floribunda is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Leucheria floribunda

Leucheria floribunda is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Leucheria floribunda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucheria floribunda?

Leucheria floribunda

What is the common name of Leucheria floribunda?

Floribund Leucheria

What is the habitat of Leucheria floribunda?

It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open forests in South America.

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,

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