Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 87: 111 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127781
Common Names
- Apiifolia Leucheria
- Apiifolia Daisy
- Apiifolia Fleabane
Description
Leucheria apiifolia (also called Apiaceae Leucheria, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South America. It is a member of the Apiaceae family and has white flowers. It grows in moist meadows and grasslands at elevations of up to 3,000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Leucheria apiifolia is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, as well as providing food and shelter for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leucheria apiifolia has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leucheria apiifolia is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, but the seedlings are slow to develop. It is also possible to propagate it by cuttings.
Where to Find Leucheria apiifolia
Leucheria apiifolia can be found in Mexico, in the states of Veracruz, Oaxaca, and Puebla.
Leucheria apiifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leucheria apiifolia?
Leucheria apiifolia
What is the natural habitat of Leucheria apiifolia?
It is found in dry forests of Mexico and Central America
What are the uses of Leucheria apiifolia?
It is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine
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,