Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
lucens
ID:
1045250

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oberm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Ann. Transvaal Mus. 18: 155 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044588



Common Names

  • Petalidium lucens
  • Shining Petalidium
  • Shining False Daisy


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Description

Petalidium lucens (also called 'Shining Petalidium' and 'Shining Petalidium', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with small, white flowers and linear to lanceolate leaves. It is native to South Africa and typically grows in rocky, sandy soils in open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Petalidium lucens is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and wounds. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Petalidium lucens is white and tubular in shape. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and long with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petalidium lucens is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Petalidium lucens

Petalidium lucens is found in South Africa.

Species in the Petalidium genus

Petalidium elatum, Petalidium currorii, Petalidium coccineum, Petalidium cirrhiferum, Petalidium physaloides, Petalidium otaviense, Petalidium microtrichum, Petalidium glandulosum, Petalidium lepidagathis, Petalidium huillense, Petalidium halimoides, Petalidium gossweileri, Petalidium rupestre, Petalidium welwitschii, Petalidium tomentosum, Petalidium spiniferum, Petalidium barlerioides, Petalidium angustitubum, Petalidium aromaticum, Petalidium bracteatum, Petalidium canescens, Petalidium crispum, Petalidium cymbiforme, Petalidium englerianum, Petalidium giessii, Petalidium lanatum, Petalidium linifolium, Petalidium lucens, Petalidium luteoalbum, Petalidium oblongifolium, Petalidium ohopohense, Petalidium pilosi-bracteolatum, Petalidium ramulosum, Petalidium rautanenii, Petalidium rossmannianum, Petalidium setosum, Petalidium subcrispum, Petalidium variabile, Petalidium kaokoense, Petalidium parvifolium,

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

Anna Amelia Obermeyer (1907-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oberm.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.