Baissea leontonori - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leontonori
ID:
313068
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dilst
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 64: 120 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312400
Common Names
- Leontonori Baissea
- Leontonori's Baissea
- Leontonori Baissea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Baissea leontonori (also called False Buttonweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with small white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Baissea leontonori is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Baissea leontonori are small and white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and slender, with long, narrow leaves.
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Baissea leontonori can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Baissea leontonori
Baissea leontonori can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula.
Baissea leontonori FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baissea leontonori?
Baissea leontonori
What is the common name of Baissea leontonori?
Leontonori False Buttonweed
What is the family of Baissea leontonori?
Rubiaceae
Species in the Baissea genus
Baissea axillaris, Baissea baillonii, Baissea campanulata, Baissea floribunda, Baissea gracillima, Baissea lane-poolei, Baissea leonensis, Baissea leontonori, Baissea longipetiolata, Baissea major, Baissea multiflora, Baissea myrtifolia, Baissea ochrantha, Baissea subrufa, Baissea viridiflora, Baissea welwitschii, Baissea wulfhorstii, Baissea zygodioides, Baissea erythrosticha, Baissea klaineana, Baissea malchairii, Baissea tholonnii,
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-19354: Based on the initial data import
Floor J.H. van Dilst (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dilst' in the authors string.