Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
runcinata
ID:
120585

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don

Source:
gcc

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Philos. Mag. Ann. Chem. 11: 389 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119914



Common Names

  • Leucheria runcinata
  • Runchina Leucheria
  • Runchina's Leucheria


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Description

Leucheria runcinata (also called Leucheria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Leucheria runcinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucheria runcinata has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are black and oval in shape. The seedlings are green and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucheria runcinata is a perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and requires regular watering. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Leucheria runcinata

Leucheria runcinata is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Leucheria runcinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucheria runcinata?

Leucheria runcinata

What is the common name of Leucheria runcinata?

Rough Leucheria

What is the natural habitat of Leucheria runcinata?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-81198: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.