This genus comprises a single species, L. brownii, which is a perennial plant found in the rocky regions of Australia. It features silvery foliage that has an ethereal quality. In late spring and into summer, silver, button-shaped buds emerge, eventually expanding into spherical clusters of yellow flowers.

Leucophyta

Leucophyta brownii is a compact, bushy plant characterized by its dense, rounded form and cross-branching structure. Its stems are covered in soft, silvery-white hairs, while the leaves are small, scale-like, and fragrant, exhibiting a silvery-grey hue. In late summer, this species produces small, round clusters of creamy white flowers that mature to a muted cream color.

Leucophyta brownii

Leucophyta brownii 'Challenge' is a dense, compact shrub featuring slender, silvery stems adorned with scale-like foliage. In summer, it produces small clusters of tiny flowers that range from creamy white to pale yellow.

Leucophyta brownii 'Challenge'

Leucophyta brownii 'Extra Silver' is a semi-hardy, bushy shrub that reaches heights of up to 60 cm. It features delicately branched, slender stems covered in a fine silvery-white down. The leaves, which are scale-like and silvery-grey, are tightly pressed against the stems, giving the plant a somewhat bare appearance. During the late spring and summer months, it produces small, spherical clusters of pale yellow flowers. This plant thrives in a cool greenhouse and can be used as summer bedding or planted in arid gardens in regions with mild climates.

Leucophyta brownii 'Extra Silver'

Leucophyta brownii 'Florcalsi1'PBR

Leucophyta brownii 'Silver Electra'

Leucophyta brownii 'Silver Sand' is a compact, evergreen shrub that reaches approximately 60 cm in height. Its growth habit features intricately branched stems adorned with tiny, scale-like leaves that have a silvery-grey hue. In the summer, the plant produces small flowerheads that are creamy-white to pale yellow, resembling buttons.