Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gilli) Pimenov & Kljuykov
Source:
tro
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 49: 217 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259980
Common Names
- Ladyginia afghanica
- Afghanica Ladyginia
- Afghanica
Description
Ladyginia afghanica (also called Afghan ladyginia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub, usually reaching a height of 1-2 m. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama, and grows in tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ladyginia afghanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used for fodder. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, skin diseases, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ladyginia afghanica is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ladyginia afghanica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn from semi-ripe shoots and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Water regularly until established.
Where to Find Ladyginia afghanica
Ladyginia afghanica is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Ladyginia afghanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ladyginia afghanica?
Ladyginia afghanica
What is the common name of Ladyginia afghanica?
Afghan Ladyginia
What is the natural habitat of Ladyginia afghanica?
Dry grasslands and rocky slopes
Species in the Ladyginia genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
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Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,