Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
leucantha
ID:
1320063

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.Don) Brouillet

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Fl. China 20-21: 556 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332517



Common Names

  • Eschenbachia leucantha
  • Leucantha Eschenbachia
  • White Eschenbachia


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Description

Eschenbachia leucantha (also called White-flowered Eschenbachia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to Mexico. It is found in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Eschenbachia leucantha has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eschenbachia leucantha is a small, yellow flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have two, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eschenbachia leucantha is a tropical plant that is best grown in a well-draining, organic-rich soil mix. It should be kept in a bright, indirect light and watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Eschenbachia leucantha

Eschenbachia leucantha is native to China.

Eschenbachia leucantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eschenbachia leucantha?

Eschenbachia leucantha

What is the common name of Eschenbachia leucantha?

White-flowered Eschenbachia

Where is Eschenbachia leucantha native to?

Central and South America

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
Luc Brouillet (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brouillet' in the authors string.