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
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.
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 Isolona genus
Isolona linearis,
Isolona campanulata,
Isolona capuronii,
Isolona cauliflora,
Isolona congolana,
Isolona cooperi,
Isolona deightonii,
Isolona dewevrei,
Isolona ghesquierei,
Isolona heinsenii,
Isolona heinsenii,
Isolona hexaloba,
Isolona humbertiana,
Isolona lebrunii,
Isolona letestui,
Isolona madagascariensis,
Isolona pilosa,
Isolona thonneri,
Isolona zenkeri,
Isolona perrieri,
Isolona pleurocarpa,
Isolona zenkeri,
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,