Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
17259

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Companion Bot. Mag. 2: 43 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016588



Common Names

  • Leucheria purpurea
  • Purple Leucheria
  • Purple-flowered Leucheria


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Synonyms

  • Compositae purpurea (Vahl) S.Moore ex Rendle [unknown]
  • Perdicium purpureum Vahl [unknown]
  • Chabraea purpurea DC. [unknown]
  • Lasiorrhiza purpurea Less. [unknown]

Description

Leucheria purpurea (also called Purple Leucheria, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to North Africa and can be found in grasslands, woodlands and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Leucheria purpurea is used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucheria purpurea has small, purple flowers with four petals and a hairy calyx. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucheria purpurea is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or division. Sow seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location in spring or fall. Thin seedlings to 12-18 inches apart. Divide clumps in spring or fall every 3-4 years to maintain vigor. Alternatively, take root cuttings in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Leucheria purpurea

Leucheria purpurea can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Morocco to the Middle East.

Leucheria purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucheria purpurea?

Leucheria purpurea

What is the common name of Leucheria purpurea?

Purple Leucheria

What is the natural habitat of Leucheria purpurea?

Leucheria purpurea is found in the mountains of Central and 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,

References

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:230198-1: Based on the initial data import