Leopoldia eburnea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eburnea
ID:
686866
Status:
valid
Authors:
Eig & Feinbrun
Source:
wcs
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Palestine J. Bot., Jerusalem Ser. 4: 58 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686199
Common Names
- Leopoldia eburnea
- White Globe Flower
- White Globe Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leopoldia eburnea (also called the Ivory Leopoldia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Africa. It has a short stem and thick, fleshy leaves. It is found in humid forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Leopoldia eburnea is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive white flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leopoldia eburnea is a small, yellow-green flower. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leopoldia eburnea is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings or layering.
Where to Find Leopoldia eburnea
Leopoldia eburnea can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China.
Leopoldia eburnea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leopoldia eburnea?
Leopoldia eburnea
What is the common name of Leopoldia eburnea?
White Garlic
Where is Leopoldia eburnea found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
Species in the Leopoldia genus
Leopoldia eburnea, Leopoldia cycladica, Leopoldia comosa, Leopoldia caucasica, Leopoldia bicolor, Leopoldia weissii, Leopoldia tenuiflora, Leopoldia spreitzenhoferi, Leopoldia gussonei, Leopoldia maritima, Leopoldia longipes, Leopoldia ghouschtchiensis, Leopoldia tijtijensis, Leopoldia tabriziana, Leopoldia matritensis,
Species in the Asparagaceae family
Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-280806: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Eig (1894-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eig' in the authors string.
Naomi Feinbrun-Dothan (1900-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Feinbrun' in the authors string.