Status:
valid
Authors:
Reiche
Source:
gcc
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 116: 200 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010625
Common Names
- Landbeck's Leucheria
- Landbeck's Leucheria Daisy
- Landbeck's Leucheria Flower
Synonyms
- Chabraea oligocephala Phil. [unknown]
- Leucheria paucicapitata Reiche [unknown]
- Chabraea landbeckii Phil. [unknown]
- Chabraea concinna Phil. [unknown]
- Leucheria concinna Reiche [unknown]
- Lasiorrhiza concinna Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Leucheria landbeckii (also called Landbeck's Leucheria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a solitary flower head. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Leucheria landbeckii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leucheria landbeckii is yellow, with a single central disc. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leucheria landbeckii is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).
Where to Find Leucheria landbeckii
Leucheria landbeckii can be found in the southern parts of South America, such as Argentina and Chile.
Leucheria landbeckii FAQ
What is the growth rate of Leucheria landbeckii?
Leucheria landbeckii grows at a slow to moderate rate and can reach up to 2 feet in height.
What type of soil does Leucheria landbeckii prefer?
Leucheria landbeckii prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.
What type of light does Leucheria landbeckii need?
Leucheria landbeckii needs full sun to partial shade to thrive.
Species in the Leucheria genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
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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,