Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
diffusa
ID:
1589049

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 4: 518 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200029704



Common Names

  • Lepidagathis Diffusa
  • Diffuse Lepidagathis
  • Diffuse Lepidagathis


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Description

Lepidagathis diffusa (also called 'Diffuse Lepidagathis', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It has an erect stem with leaves that are obovate and have a rounded tip. It grows in dry scrub, at elevations of 0–500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidagathis diffusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepidagathis diffusa has white or yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidagathis diffusa is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and should be grown in moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy to USDA Zone 10.

Where to Find Lepidagathis diffusa

Lepidagathis diffusa is native to Central and South America and can be found in humid forests.

Lepidagathis diffusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidagathis diffusa?

Lepidagathis diffusa

What type of plant is Lepidagathis diffusa?

Perennial herb

Where does Lepidagathis diffusa grow?

South East Asia

Species in the Lepidagathis genus

Lepidagathis spinosa, Lepidagathis walkeriana, Lepidagathis spicifer, Lepidagathis backeri, Lepidagathis bandraensis, Lepidagathis barberi, Lepidagathis billardiereana, Lepidagathis ceylainca, Lepidagathis brevispica, Lepidagathis armata, Lepidagathis cambodiana, Lepidagathis cataractae, Lepidagathis alopecuroides, Lepidagathis angustifolia, Lepidagathis anobrya, Lepidagathis appendiculata, Lepidagathis chariensis, Lepidagathis amaranthoides, Lepidagathis dulcis, Lepidagathis epacridea, Lepidagathis eriocephala, Lepidagathis eucephala, Lepidagathis eugeniifolia, Lepidagathis dispar, Lepidagathis fischeri, Lepidagathis staurogynoides, Lepidagathis falcata, Lepidagathis chlorostachya, Lepidagathis cinerea, Lepidagathis clarkei, Lepidagathis clavata, Lepidagathis cristata, Lepidagathis dissimilis, Lepidagathis dahomensis, Lepidagathis collina, Lepidagathis palawanensis, Lepidagathis pallescens, Lepidagathis papuana, Lepidagathis parviflora, Lepidagathis psilantha, Lepidagathis peniculifera, Lepidagathis plantaginea, Lepidagathis pobeguinii, Lepidagathis tenuis, Lepidagathis glandulosa, Lepidagathis thorelii, Lepidagathis thymifolia, Lepidagathis thyrsiflora, Lepidagathis tisserantii, Lepidagathis oubanguiensis,

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.