Leutea polyscias - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss.) Pimenov
Source:
ksu
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 162: 446 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360795
Common Names
- Leutea polyscias
- Polyscias Leutea
- Polyscias Honeysuckle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Peucedanum polyscias Boiss. [unknown]
Description
Leutea polyscias (also called Many-leaved Leutea, among many other common names) is a shrub with white flowers and a woody stem. It is native to tropical Africa and Asia. It is found in forests, woodlands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Leutea polyscias is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leutea polyscias is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leutea polyscias is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When planting in the ground, space plants at least 3 feet apart. Water regularly and fertilize in the spring and summer months.
Where to Find Leutea polyscias
Leutea polyscias can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Leutea polyscias FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leutea polyscias?
Leutea polyscias
What is the common name of Leutea polyscias?
Polyscias Willow
What is the natural habitat of Leutea polyscias?
Moist, shady areas in forests and along streams
Species in the Leutea 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
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Michael Georgievich Pimenov (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pimenov' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:944221-1: Based on the initial data import