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
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.
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,