Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gigantea
ID:
1260643

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Leute) Pimenov & Kljuykov

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 49: 217 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259981



Common Names

  • Ladyginia gigantea
  • Gigantea Ladyginia
  • Gigantea


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Description

Ladyginia gigantea (also called Giant 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 gigantea 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 gigantea 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ladyginia gigantea 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 gigantea

Ladyginia gigantea is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Ladyginia gigantea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ladyginia gigantea?

Ladyginia gigantea

What is the common name of Ladyginia gigantea?

Gigantea Ladyginia

What is the natural habitat of Ladyginia gigantea?

Dry, rocky slopes in the Mediterranean region

Species in the Ladyginia genus

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, 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,

References

Michael Georgievich Pimenov (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pimenov' in the authors string.
Gerfried Horand Leute (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leute' in the authors string.
Evgeniy Vasilyevich Kljuykov (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kljuykov' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:964661-1: Based on the initial data import