Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glacialis
ID:
9966

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reiche

Source:
gcc

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 116: 202 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009295

Common Names

  • Glacial Leucheria
  • Leucheria
  • Leucheria Glacialis

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Description

Leucheria glacialis (also called Glacial Leucheria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Arctic regions and is found in wet and dry soils. Its leaves are linear to lanceolate in shape, and its flowers are white to yellow in color.

Uses & Benefits

Leucheria glacialis has been used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucheria glacialis has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and round-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucheria glacialis is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, it should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. When propagating from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in the summer and root them in a moist, well-drained soil. It can also be propagated by division in the spring.

Where to Find Leucheria glacialis

Leucheria glacialis is found in the alpine regions of the Rocky Mountains in North America.

Leucheria glacialis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucheria glacialis?

Leucheria glacialis

What is the natural habitat of Leucheria glacialis?

It is found in the alpine tundra of the Rocky Mountains in North America

What are the common names of Leucheria glacialis?

It is commonly known as glacier lily, avalanche lily, and white avalanche lily

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,