Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grantii
ID:
361511

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kingston ex Oliver) S.Droop

Source:
cmp

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Fl. Rwanda 2: 603 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360843

Common Names

  • Lefebvrea Grantii
  • Lefebvrea
  • Grantii

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Synonyms

  • Lefebvrea benguelensis Welw. ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Lefebvrea microcarpa H.Wolff [unknown]
  • Lefebvrea nigeriae H.Wolff [unknown]
  • Lefebvrea dinteri (H.Wolff) Mattf. [unknown]
  • Peucedanum welwitschii (Engl.) M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Peucedanum wildemanianum C.Norman [unknown]
  • Peucedanum whytei M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Peucedanum dinteri H.Wolff [unknown]
  • Peucedanum caneroonsum M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Peucedanum buchananii Baker [unknown]
  • Peucedanum grantii Kingston ex Oliv. [unknown]
  • Peucedanum madense C.Norman [unknown]
  • Peucedanum nigeriae (H.Wolff) M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Peucedanum upingtoniae Drude [unknown]
  • Peucedanum venosum Burtt Davy [unknown]
  • Lefebvrea angolensis Welw. ex Ficalho [unknown]
  • Peucedanum angolense (Welw. ex Ficalho) Cannon [unknown]
  • Peucedanum benguellense (Welw.) Eyles [unknown]

Description

Lefebvrea grantii (also called Grant's Lefebvrea, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small white flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to tropical Africa. It is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Lefebvrea grantii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lefebvrea grantii has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lefebvrea grantii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Lefebvrea grantii

Lefebvrea grantii can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Lefebvrea grantii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lefebvrea grantii?

Lefebvrea grantii

What is the common name of Lefebvrea grantii?

Grant's lefebvrea

What is the habitat of Lefebvrea grantii?

It is found in dry, sandy soils, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2341723: Based on the initial data import
John F. Kingston (b.1801): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kingston' in the authors string.
Stephen John Michael Droop (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Droop' in the authors string.