Lechea depressa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.E.Jones
Source:
tro
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Contr. W. Bot. 18: 59 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254578
Common Names
- Lechea depressa
- Depressa Lechea
- Lechea Depressa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lechea depressa (also called Low lechea, among many other common names) is a low-growing shrub with small, alternate leaves and small white flowers. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in dry, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lechea depressa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lechea depressa are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small with a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lechea depressa is a perennial that can be propagated through division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9.
Where to Find Lechea depressa
Lechea depressa can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Lechea depressa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lechea depressa?
Lechea depressa
What is the common name of Lechea depressa?
Depressed Pinweed
What is the natural habitat of Lechea depressa?
Lechea depressa is native to the southeastern United States.
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-50175618: Based on the initial data import
Marcus E. Jones (1852-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.E.Jones' in the authors string.