Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 1872: 743.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091085
Common Names
- Manyflower Leucheria
- Manyflowered Leucheria
- Many-flowered Leucheria
Synonyms
- Lasiorrhiza multiflora Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Leucheria multiflora (also called Many-flowered Leucheria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the grasslands of South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Leucheria multiflora is used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leucheria multiflora has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leucheria multiflora is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but it can take up to two years for the plants to flower.
Where to Find Leucheria multiflora
Leucheria multiflora can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Leucheria multiflora FAQ
What are the common names of Leucheria multiflora?
Common names of Leucheria multiflora include white-flowered leucheria, white-flowered leucherie, and white-flowered leucheria.
What is the flowering period of Leucheria multiflora?
Leucheria multiflora typically flowers from late spring to early summer.
What is the habitat of Leucheria multiflora?
Leucheria multiflora is typically found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
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,