Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
bella
ID:
361055

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pellegr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 26: 655 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360387



Common Names

  • Letestudoxa Bella
  • Bella Letestudoxa
  • Beautiful Letestudoxa


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Description

Letestudoxa bella (also called 'Beautiful Letestudoxa', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States. It has small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is found in open woods, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Letestudoxa bella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Letestudoxa bella is a small, white, star-shaped flower with three petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Letestudoxa bella is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 2m tall. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by softwood cuttings in summer or by layering in autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but it is not recommended as it is slow and unreliable.

Where to Find Letestudoxa bella

Letestudoxa bella can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It is commonly found in woodlands, savannas, and grasslands.

Letestudoxa bella FAQ

What is the common name of Letestudoxa bella?

Beautiful letestudoxa

What is the natural habitat of Letestudoxa bella?

Grasslands and scrublands

What are the edible parts of Letestudoxa bella?

Fruits and leaves

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:73776-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.