Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
suaveolens
ID:
2764

Status:
valid

Authors:
(d'Urv.) Skottsb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Wiss. Ergebn. Schwed. Sudpol.-Exped. 4(10): 51 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002093



Common Names

  • Leucheria suaveolens
  • Sweet-Scented Leucheria
  • Sweet Scented Leucheria


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Description

Leucheria suaveolens (also called Sweet Everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and is covered in small hairs. It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Leucheria suaveolens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucheria suaveolens has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with smooth margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucheria suaveolens is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, but prefers a slightly acidic soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Leucheria suaveolens

Leucheria suaveolens is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Leucheria suaveolens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucheria suaveolens?

Leucheria suaveolens

What is the common name of Leucheria suaveolens?

Sweet-scented Leucheria

What is the natural habitat of Leucheria suaveolens?

Leucheria suaveolens is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, 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

Jules Dumont d'Urville (1790-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'd'Urv.' in the authors string.
Carl Skottsberg (1880-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skottsb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:139090-2: Based on the initial data import