Lechea pulchella - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Raf.
Source:
tro
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
New Fl. 1: 91 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295609
Common Names
- Lechea pulchella
- Pulchella Lechea
- Pulchella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lechea pulchella (also called Pretty Pinweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows in dry, sandy habitats and can reach a height of up to 30 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Lechea pulchella is used as a ground cover and to help control erosion. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lechea pulchella var. ramosissima (Hodgdon) Sorrie & WeakleyLechea pulchella var. moniliformis (E.P.Bicknell ex Britton) Mohlenbr.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lechea pulchella is a yellow star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lechea pulchella is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Lechea pulchella
Lechea pulchella is native to the eastern United States, from Massachusetts to Florida and west to Texas.
Lechea pulchella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lechea pulchella?
Lechea pulchella
What is the common name of Lechea pulchella?
Pretty Pinweed
What is the natural habitat of Lechea pulchella?
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-7600081: Based on the initial data import
Constantine Samuel Rafinesque (1783-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raf.' in the authors string.