Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
graui
ID:
1286047

Status:
valid

Authors:
Katinas, M.C.Tellería & Crisci

Source:
tro

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Novon 18(3): 366 (-369; figs. 1-2) (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285385



Common Names

  • Leucheria graui
  • White Shrimp Plant
  • False Garlic


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Uses & Benefits

Leucheria graui is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leucheria graui is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucheria graui is an easy-to-grow, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a warm, sunny location. To propagate by cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the stems and root them in moist soil.

Where to Find Leucheria graui

Leucheria graui can be found in Central and South America.

Leucheria graui FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucheria graui?

Leucheria graui

What is the common name of Leucheria graui?

Gravelly leucheria

What type of plant is Leucheria graui?

Perennial herb

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,

References

Jorge Víctor Crisci (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Crisci' in the authors string.
Liliana Katinas (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Katinas' in the authors string.
María Cristina Tellería (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.C.Tellería' in the authors string.