Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
caniflorus
ID:
444435

Status:
valid

Authors:
Choisy

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 13(2): 458 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443767



Common Names

  • Leucaster caniflorus
  • Dog-Flowered Leucaster
  • Dog-Flowered Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Reichenbachia caniflora Mart. [unknown]

Description

Leucaster caniflorus (also called 'Dog-flower Mountain-heath', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white flowers and small, leathery leaves. It is native to the mountains of Europe, and can be found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Leucaster caniflorus is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leucaster caniflorus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucaster caniflorus is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can also be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Leucaster caniflorus

Leucaster caniflorus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and is found in wetland habitats.

Leucaster caniflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucaster caniflorus?

Leucaster caniflorus

What is the common name of Leucaster caniflorus?

Caniflorus Leucaster

What is the natural habitat of Leucaster caniflorus?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

Species in the Leucaster genus

Species in the Nyctaginaceae family

Abronia alba, Abronia alpina, Abronia ameliae, Abronia ammophila, Abronia angustifolia, Abronia argillosa, Abronia bigelovii, Abronia bolackii, Abronia carnea, Abronia crux-maltae, Abronia elliptica, Abronia fragrans, Abronia gracilis, Abronia latifolia, Abronia macrocarpa, Abronia maritima, Abronia mellifera, Abronia micrantha, Abronia minor, Abronia nana, Abronia nealleyi, Abronia parviflora, Abronia pogonantha, Abronia turbinata, Abronia umbellata, Abronia villosa, Abronia insularis, Abronia neurophylla, Abronia platyphylla, Abronia variabilis, Acleisanthes acutifolia, Acleisanthes angustifolia, Acleisanthes anisophylla, Acleisanthes chenopodioides, Acleisanthes crassifolia, Acleisanthes diffusa, Acleisanthes lanceolata, Acleisanthes longiflora, Acleisanthes nana, Acleisanthes nevadensis, Acleisanthes obtusa, Acleisanthes palmeri, Acleisanthes parvifolia, Acleisanthes purpusiana, Acleisanthes somalensis, Acleisanthes undulata, Acleisanthes wrightii, Allionia choisyi, Allionia incarnata, Allionia viscida,

References