Status:
valid
Authors:
Reiche
Source:
gcc
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Fl. Chile [Reiche] 4(8): 415. 1905
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087908
Common Names
- Leucheria polyclados
- White Everlasting
- Silver Daisy
Synonyms
- Chabraea polyclados J.Rémy [unknown]
- Lasiorrhiza polyclados (J.Rémy) Kuntze [unknown]
- Chabraea polyclados J.Rémy [unknown]
Description
Leucheria polyclados (also called Leucheria polyclados, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Canary Islands. It has small, leathery leaves and white flowers. It grows in rocky areas and dry scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Leucheria polyclados is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leucheria polyclados has small yellow flowers with five petals, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leucheria polyclados is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to grow and propagate from cuttings. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by taking semi-ripe cuttings in summer. It can also be propagated by seed, although this is not always reliable.
Where to Find Leucheria polyclados
Leucheria polyclados is native to South America and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Leucheria polyclados FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leucheria polyclados?
Leucheria polyclados
What type of plant is Leucheria polyclados?
Leucheria polyclados is a perennial herbaceous plant.
Where is Leucheria polyclados found?
Leucheria polyclados is found in the Mediterranean region.
Species in the Leucheria genus
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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,