Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
longisepala
ID:
275800

Status:
valid

Authors:
Markgr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 12: 585 (1972 publ. 1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000275132



Common Names

  • Plectaneia Longisepala
  • Longisepala's Plectaneia
  • Longisepala Plectaneia


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Description

Plectaneia longisepala (also called Long-sepaled Plectaneia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It is native to India and Sri Lanka, and is found in dry, open woodlands. The plant has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Plectaneia longisepala is a small perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a long flowering period and can be used to add color and texture to a garden. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plectaneia longisepala has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plectaneia longisepala is a terrestrial plant native to India. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining potting mix that is high in organic matter and slightly acidic. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination.

Where to Find Plectaneia longisepala

Plectaneia longisepala is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It is found in the Himalayan foothills, in moist forests and grasslands.

Plectaneia longisepala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plectaneia longisepala?

Plectaneia longisepala

What is the common name of Plectaneia longisepala?

Long-sepaled Orchid

Where is Plectaneia longisepala native to?

India

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,

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