Status:
valid
Authors:
Raf.
Source:
tro
Year:
1814
Citation Micro:
Précis Decouv. Somiol. 37. 1814
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295628
Common Names
- Pineland Pinweed
- Mountain Pinweed
- Mountain Lechea
Description
Lechea mucronata (also called Mucronate 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 mucronata is used as a ground cover and to help control erosion. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lechea mucronata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lechea mucronata 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 mucronata
Lechea mucronata is native to the United States, primarily in the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah.
Lechea mucronata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lechea mucronata?
Lechea mucronata
What is the common name of Lechea mucronata?
Mucronate Pinweed
What is the natural habitat of Lechea mucronata?
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,