Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuis
ID:
69036

Status:
valid

Authors:
Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Syn. Gen. Compos. : 401 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068365



Common Names

  • Slender Leucheria
  • Slender Leucheria Daisy
  • Slender Leucheria Sunray


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Synonyms

  • Chabraea tenuior Bertero ex Colla [unknown]
  • Chabraea berteroniana Steud. [unknown]
  • Lasiorrhiza tenuis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Chabraea tenuior Bertero [unknown]

Description

Leucheria tenuis (also called Slender Leucheria, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in dry, rocky slopes and canyons. Its leaves are small, lanceolate, and have a grayish-green color.

Uses & Benefits

Leucheria tenuis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leucheria tenuis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucheria tenuis is a perennial plant native to Mexico. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a greenhouse. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Leucheria tenuis

Leucheria tenuis is native to South America and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Leucheria tenuis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucheria tenuis?

Leucheria tenuis

What is the common name of Leucheria tenuis?

Slender Leucheria

What is the natural habitat of Leucheria tenuis?

It is native to dry, rocky slopes in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

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,

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