Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stenosperma
ID:
510382

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.C.Towns.) P.J.D.Winter

Source:
ksu

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Taxon 57: 362 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509714

Common Names

  • Lefebvrea stenosperma
  • Stenosperma Lefebvrea
  • Stenosperma Lefebvrea Plant

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Synonyms

  • Peucedanum stenospermum C.C.Towns. [unknown]

Description

Lefebvrea stenosperma (also called 'Narrow-seeded Lefebvrea', among many other common names) is an annual herb with a slender stem and small, white flowers. It is native to South America and grows in open grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Lefebvrea stenosperma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used as a windbreak or for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lefebvrea stenosperma has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lefebvrea stenosperma is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings, and can be grown in pots or in the ground. It prefers a moist, well-draining soil and full sun. It can be propagated from stem cuttings in spring or summer. Take a cutting of a stem with a few leaves and place it in a pot of moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Lefebvrea stenosperma

Lefebvrea stenosperma is found in the Venezuelan Andes.

Lefebvrea stenosperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lefebvrea stenosperma?

Lefebvrea stenosperma

What is the natural habitat of Lefebvrea stenosperma?

It is native to South America

What is the growth rate of Lefebvrea stenosperma?

It grows slowly, reaching a height of up to 4 feet

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

Clifford Charles Townsend (1926-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Towns.' in the authors string.
Pieter J.D. Winter (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.D.Winter' in the authors string.