Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rosea
ID:
127389

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poepp. ex Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Syn. Gen. Compos. : 402 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126718

Common Names

  • Leucheria Rosa
  • Pink Leucheria
  • Pink-flowered Leucheria

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Synonyms

  • Trixis rosea Poepp. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Leucheria lepida Phil. [unknown]
  • Chabraea viscosa Bertero ex DC. [unknown]
  • Aster andryaloides B.Fedtsch. [unknown]
  • Leucheria andryaloides DC. [unknown]
  • Lasiorrhiza rosea albiflora Kuntze [unknown]
  • Lasiorrhiza rosea andryaloides (DC. ex Deless) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Leucheria rosea (also called Rose Leucheria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single stem and grows up to 1.5 meters in height. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are pink. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Leucheria rosea is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as digestive disorders, skin diseases, and respiratory problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucheria rosea has white flowers with yellow centres. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucheria rosea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once or twice a year.

Where to Find Leucheria rosea

Leucheria rosea is found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Leucheria rosea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucheria rosea?

Leucheria rosea

What is the common name of Leucheria rosea?

Rose Leucheria

What type of plant is Leucheria rosea?

Perennial flower

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-87736: Based on the initial data import
Christian Friedrich Lessing (1809-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Less.' in the authors string.
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.