Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
leonensis
ID:
1224772

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
tro

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 23: t. 2265 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001224110



Common Names

  • Leonensis Scottellia
  • Leon Scottellia
  • Leon's Scottellia


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Description

Scottellia leonensis (also called 'Leonensis', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the tropical regions of Africa. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 10 cm in height. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and its flowers are yellow in color. It is found in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Scottellia leonensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin problems and reducing inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scottellia leonensis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scottellia leonensis is a shrub native to China. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Scottellia leonensis

Scottellia leonensis is native to China and can be found in the wild in Yunnan and Sichuan provinces.

Species in the Achariaceae family

Acharia tragodes, Ahernia glandulosa, Baileyoxylon lanceolatum, Buchnerodendron lasiocalyx, Buchnerodendron speciosum, Caloncoba brevipes, Caloncoba crepiniana, Caloncoba echinata, Caloncoba flagelliflora, Caloncoba gilgiana, Caloncoba glauca, Caloncoba lophocarpa, Caloncoba subtomentosa, Caloncoba suffruticosa, Caloncoba welwitschii, Camptostylus kivuensis, Camptostylus mannii, Camptostylus ovalis, Carpotroche amazonica, Carpotroche brasiliensis, Carpotroche criapidentata, Carpotroche froesiana, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche integrifolia, Carpotroche longifolia, Carpotroche pacifica, Carpotroche platyptera, Carpotroche ramosii, Carpotroche surinamensis, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche crispidentata, Carpotroche caceresiae, Ceratiosicyos laevis, Chiangiodendron mexicanum, Chlorocarpa pentaschista, Dasylepis blackii, Dasylepis eggelingii, Dasylepis integra, Dasylepis racemosa, Dasylepis seretii, Dasylepis thomasii, Eleutherandra pes-cervi, Erythrospermum acuminatissimum, Erythrospermum ampullaceum, Erythrospermum boivinianum, Erythrospermum candidum, Erythrospermum capitatum, Erythrospermum coffeaefolium, Erythrospermum corymbosum, Erythrospermum crassipes,

References

Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:112095-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.