Lechea cernua - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- FAQ
- References
Status:
valid
Authors:
Small
Source:
tro
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 51: 384 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295601
Common Names
- Lechea cernua
- Cernua Lechea
- Cernua
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lechea cernua (also called Nodding Pinweed, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It has small white flowers and is native to North America. It is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Lechea cernua is used as a ground cover and to help control erosion. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lechea cernua has small white flowers with five petals and numerous yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black, and shiny. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesWhere to Find Lechea cernua
Lechea cernua can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Lechea cernua FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lechea cernua?
Lechea cernua
What is the common name of Lechea cernua?
Nodding Pinweed
What is the natural habitat of Lechea cernua?
Dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes
Species in the Lechea genus
Lechea stricta, Lechea tripetala, Lechea cubensis, Lechea intermedia, Lechea lakelae, Lechea sessiliflora, Lechea depressa, Lechea patula, Lechea cernua, Lechea deckertii, Lechea maritima, Lechea mensalis, Lechea minor, Lechea pulchella, Lechea racemulosa, Lechea san-sabeana, Lechea tenuifolia, Lechea torreyi, Lechea mucronata, Lechea divaricata,
Species in the Cistaceae family
Cistus akamantis, Cistus atlanticus, Cistus ingwersenii, Cistus osbeckiifolius, Cistus santae, Cistus banaresii, Cistus grancanariae, Cistus palmensis, Cistus aguilari, Cistus albereensis, Cistus albidus, Cistus asper, Cistus atriplicifolius, Cistus calycinus, Cistus canescens, Cistus cebennensis, Cistus cheiranthoides, Cistus chinamadensis, Cistus clausonii, Cistus clusii, Cistus conradiae, Cistus creticus, Cistus crispus, Cistus cyprius, Cistus dansereaui, Cistus escartianus, Cistus florentinus, Cistus formosus, Cistus halimifolius, Cistus heterophyllus, Cistus horrens, Cistus hybridus, Cistus incanus, Cistus inflatus, Cistus ladanifer, Cistus lasianthus, Cistus laurifolius, Cistus laxus, Cistus ledon, Cistus libanotis, Cistus matritensis, Cistus monspeliensis, Cistus munbyi, Cistus nigricans, Cistus novus, Cistus obtusifolius, Cistus ocreatus, Cistus ocymoides, Cistus palhinhae, Cistus parviflorus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-7600071: Based on the initial data import
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.