Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
patula
ID:
1296250

Status:
valid

Authors:
Legg.

Source:
tro

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 6(43-44): 251. 1878 [Jul-Aug 1878]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295588

Common Names

  • Lechea patula
  • Patula Lechea
  • Patula

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Description

Lechea patula (also called Spreading Pinweed, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It has small white flowers and is native to North America. It is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Lechea patula 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

Lechea patula has small white flowers with five petals and numerous yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black, and shiny. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lechea patula is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Lechea patula

Lechea patula can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.

Lechea patula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lechea patula?

Lechea patula

What is the common name of Lechea patula?

Spreading Pinweed

What is the natural habitat of Lechea patula?

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,

References