Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
leptopoda
ID:
1329590

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Diels) Chaowasku

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 70(2)-23: 3 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342044



Common Names

  • Huberantha leptopoda
  • Leptopoda Huberantha
  • Huberantha


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Description

Huberantha leptopoda (also called Slender-Stemmed Coneflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower stem with a single flower head. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are yellow with a conical shape. It grows in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Huberantha leptopoda is a species of shrub or small tree that is native to tropical Africa. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huberantha leptopoda has small, white flowers that are clustered together in groups of two to four. The flowers have five petals and are about 5mm in diameter. The seed is a small, round, black seed, about 1mm in diameter. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huberantha leptopoda is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings can be taken from the stem or root and should be placed in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Huberantha leptopoda

Huberantha leptopoda is native to Madagascar and can be found in the northern and western regions of the country.

Huberantha leptopoda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huberantha leptopoda?

Huberantha leptopoda

What is the common name of Huberantha leptopoda?

Leptopoda Huberantha

What is the natural habitat of Huberantha leptopoda?

Huberantha leptopoda is native to Mozambique and grows in moist montane forests

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Tanawat Chaowasku: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chaowasku' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77146160-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.