Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thermarum
ID:
1416583

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reiche

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 116: 201 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429048



Common Names

  • Thermarum Leucheria
  • Thermarum Leucheri
  • Thermarum Leucherias


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Description

Leucheria thermarum (also called Thermal Leucheria, among many other common names) is an annual herb, growing up to 30 centimeters in height. It is native to the western United States, and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leucheria thermarum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucheria thermarum has small, white flowers with five petals, small brown seeds, and seedlings with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucheria thermarum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered position in a rock garden or in a container. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Leucheria thermarum

Leucheria thermarum is native to the Canary Islands.

Leucheria thermarum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucheria thermarum?

Leucheria thermarum

What type of plant is Leucheria thermarum?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Leucheria thermarum found?

It is native to Southeast Asia and the Indian Subcontinent

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

Karl Friedrich Reiche (1860-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reiche' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:139093-2: Based on the initial data import