Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
lebrunii
ID:
1045831

Status:
valid

Authors:
Staner

Source:
tro

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 13: 8 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045169



Common Names

  • Saintpauliopsis Lebrunii
  • Lebrunii Saintpauliopsis
  • Saintpauliopsis


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Description

Saintpauliopsis lebrunii (also called 'Lebrun's Saintpauliopsis', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in open, sunny areas and is often found in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Saintpauliopsis lebrunii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saintpauliopsis lebrunii has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saintpauliopsis lebrunii is a perennial shrub that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It is best propagated through cuttings. Take cuttings from the tips of the branches and place them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings become established.

Where to Find Saintpauliopsis lebrunii

Saintpauliopsis lebrunii is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Species in the Saintpauliopsis genus

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

Pierre Staner (1901-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Staner' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.