Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salina
ID:
18129

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.Rémy) Dusén

Source:
gcc

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Rep. Princeton Univ. Exped. Patagonia, Botany 8: 32 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017458



Common Names

  • Leucheria Salina
  • Salt Marsh Fleabane
  • Salt Marsh Daisy


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Description

Leucheria salina (also called salt-tolerant leucheria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small white flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Leucheria salina has been used as an ornamental plant, and for its medicinal properties, including as a treatment for fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Leucheria salina sub. salina

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucheria salina has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucheria salina is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico and parts of Central America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to 6 months. It can also be propagated by division of the root ball.

Where to Find Leucheria salina

Leucheria salina can be found in the southwestern United States, primarily in Arizona, California, and New Mexico.

Leucheria salina FAQ

What is Leucheria salina?

Leucheria salina is a species of plant in the Asteraceae family.

Where is Leucheria salina found?

Leucheria salina is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

What is the scientific classification of Leucheria salina?

Leucheria salina is classified as a species of plant in the Asteraceae family.

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

Jules Rémy (1826-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Rémy' in the authors string.
Per Karl Hjalmar Dusén (1855-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dusén' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:139081-2: Based on the initial data import