Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
letestui
ID:
733300

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pellegr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 26: 657 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000732633



Common Names

  • Letestui Isolona
  • Letestui False Eranthemum
  • Letestui False Eranthemum


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Description

Isolona letestui (also called Letestu's bellflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist, shady habitats and has white, bell-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Isolona letestui is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Isolona letestui is white with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isolona letestui is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It is propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The divisions should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Isolona letestui

Isolona letestui can be found in Madagascar.

Isolona letestui FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isolona letestui?

Isolona letestui

What is the family of Isolona letestui?

Rubiaceae

Where is Isolona letestui found?

It is found in tropical Africa

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

François Pellegrin (1881-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pellegr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:73746-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.