Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mucronata
ID:
1296290

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

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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.

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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 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,