Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Miss. Sci. Cap Horn, Bot. 5: 349, pl. 3 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000054743
Common Names
- Hahn's Leucheria
- Hahn's Leucheria
- Hahn's Daisy
Synonyms
- Leucheria gracilis Albov [unknown]
- Lasiorrhiza fueguiana (Phil.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Leucheria fuegiana Phil. [unknown]
- Lasiorrhiza lanata Macloskie [unknown]
- Lasiorrhiza patagonica Macloskie [unknown]
- Leucheria lanata lanata [unknown]
- Leucheria patagonica Speg. [unknown]
- Leuchaeria gossypina integrifolia Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Lasiorrhiza hahnii Macloskie [unknown]
- Compositae hahnii lanata (Albov) Cabrera [unknown]
- Leuchaeria gossypina pinnatifida Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Leucheria hahnii hahnii [unknown]
- Lasiorrhiza gracilis Macloskie [unknown]
- Leucheria lanata virescens Albov [unknown]
- Leucheria hahnii lanata (Albov) Cabrera in M.N.Correa [unknown]
Description
Leucheria hahnii (also called Leucheria hahnii subsp. hahnii, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to South America, and typically grows in grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Leucheria hahnii is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Leucheria hahnii flower is small and white with yellow centers, and the seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leucheria hahnii is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Leucheria hahnii
Leucheria hahnii can be found in the high Andes of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.
Leucheria hahnii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leucheria hahnii?
Leucheria hahnii
What is the family of Leucheria hahnii?
Asteraceae
Where is Leucheria hahnii found?
Mexico
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,