Status:
valid
Authors:
Legg. ex Britton
Source:
tro
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 21: 251 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295613
Common Names
- Lechea torreyi
- Torreyi Lechea
- Torreyi
Description
Lechea torreyi (also called Torrey's 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 torreyi is used as a ground cover and to help control erosion. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lechea torreyi var. congesta Hodgdon ex D.E.Lemke
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lechea torreyi 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 torreyi 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 torreyi
Lechea torreyi is native to the United States, primarily in the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah.
Lechea torreyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lechea torreyi?
Lechea torreyi
What is the common name of Lechea torreyi?
Torrey's Pinweed
What is the natural habitat of Lechea torreyi?
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,