Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lankesteri
ID:
54917

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.F.Blake) H.Rob. & Funk

Source:
gcc

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 108: 225. 1987

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000054246



Common Names

  • Lepidonia Lankesteri
  • Lankester's Lepidonia
  • Lankester's Lepidonia


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia lankesteri S.F.Blake [unknown]

Description

Lepidonia lankesteri (also called Lankester's lepidonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Bolivia and Peru. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 m and has lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidonia lankesteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepidonia lankesteri is a white or yellowish-white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidonia lankesteri can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a seedbed outdoors. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Lepidonia lankesteri

Lepidonia lankesteri is found in the Caribbean islands of Cuba and Hispaniola.

Lepidonia lankesteri FAQ

What are the optimal growing conditions for Lepidonia lankesteri?

Lepidonia lankesteri prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect sunlight. It is best grown in well-draining soil that is kept consistently moist.

What type of fertilizer should be used for Lepidonia lankesteri?

A balanced fertilizer should be used for Lepidonia lankesteri, such as a 10-10-10 or 20-20-20. It should be applied at half strength every two weeks during the growing season.

How often should Lepidonia lankesteri be watered?

Lepidonia lankesteri should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. It is best to water deeply and less frequently, rather than lightly and more often.

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

Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.
Georg Funk (d.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Funk' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:279551-2: Based on the initial data import