Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polyclados
ID:
88579

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


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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.

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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

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