Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
42227

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Less.) Crisci

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 20 (1/2): 114 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041556



Common Names

  • Leucheria tomentosa
  • Tomentose Leucheria
  • Leucheria


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Synonyms

  • Leucheria pulchella (Phil.) Reiche [unknown]
  • Chabraea tomentosa DC. [unknown]
  • Leucheria eriochlaena J.Rémy [unknown]
  • Leucheria pulchella D.Don [unknown]
  • Lasiorrhiza tomentosa Less. [unknown]
  • Lasiorrhiza pulchella Steud. [unknown]

Description

Leucheria tomentosa (also called Hairy Leucheria, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of hairy leaves, and yellow flower heads. It is found in dry, rocky places, and in meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Leucheria tomentosa is a low-growing, mat-forming plant that is often used in rock gardens, as a ground cover, and in borders. It is also used as a container plant, and can be used to create a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant lawn.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leucheria tomentosa is a white composite flower head. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucheria tomentosa is a perennial that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. Seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Leucheria tomentosa

Leucheria tomentosa is native to South America and can be found in wet montane forests in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Leucheria tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucheria tomentosa?

Leucheria tomentosa

What is the common name of Leucheria tomentosa?

Woolly Leucheria

What is the flower color of Leucheria tomentosa?

The flowers of Leucheria tomentosa are yellow.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-140190: Based on the initial data import
Christian Friedrich Lessing (1809-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Less.' in the authors string.
Jorge Víctor Crisci (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Crisci' in the authors string.