Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
torreyi
ID:
1296275

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

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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.

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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 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-7600087: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
William Henry Leggett (1816-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Legg.' in the authors string.