Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hieracioides
ID:
137077

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cass.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2. 55: 392 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136406



Common Names

  • Leucheria hieracioides
  • Mountain Leather Flower
  • Leather Flower


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Synonyms

  • Leucheria divaricata D.Don [unknown]
  • Lasiorrhiza acanthodes Kuntze [unknown]
  • Lasiorrhiza hieraciodes Kuntze [unknown]
  • Leucheria acanthoides D.Don [unknown]

Description

Leucheria hieracioides (also called Hieracium-leaved leucheria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in dry, sandy areas, such as desert washes and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Leucheria hieracioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to treat digestive disorders, fever, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucheria hieracioides has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucheria hieracioides is a perennial shrub that can be propagated through seed or cuttings. It can be cultivated in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C.

Where to Find Leucheria hieracioides

Leucheria hieracioides is native to Mexico and is found in dry and rocky habitats.

Leucheria hieracioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucheria hieracioides?

Leucheria hieracioides

What is the common name of Leucheria hieracioides?

Hawkweed Leucheria

Where does Leucheria hieracioides grow?

It is native to Chile and Argentina

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-9712: Based on the initial data import
Henri Cassini (1781-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cass.' in the authors string.