Status:
valid
Authors:
Reiche
Source:
gcc
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 116: 207 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003922
Common Names
- Leucheria lithospermifolia
- Stone-Seed Leucheria
- Stone-Seed Tarweed
Description
Leucheria lithospermifolia (also called Rock-Seed Leucheria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a hairy stem and small, yellow-white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Leucheria lithospermifolia 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. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Leucheria lithospermifolia sub. lithospermifolia
Leucheria lithospermifolia sub. integrifolia (Phil.) Grau & Zinnecker
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leucheria lithospermifolia has small yellow flowers with white centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leucheria lithospermifolia is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed sown in spring or autumn or by division of clumps in spring.
Where to Find Leucheria lithospermifolia
Leucheria lithospermifolia can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.
Leucheria lithospermifolia FAQ
What are the common names of Leucheria lithospermifolia?
Common names of Leucheria lithospermifolia include Rock Daisy, Rock Fleabane, and Rock Leucheria
What is the growth habit of Leucheria lithospermifolia?
Leucheria lithospermifolia is an herbaceous perennial with a low-growing, mat-forming habit
What is the native range of Leucheria lithospermifolia?
Leucheria lithospermifolia is native to South America
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,