Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
catharinense
ID:
71982

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cabrera) A.M.Teles & Sobral

Source:
gcc

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 46: 3 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071311



Common Names

  • Leptostelma Catharinense
  • Santa Catarina Leptostelma
  • Catarina Leptostelma


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Description

Leptostelma catharinense (also called 'Santa Catarina star-vine', 'Santa Catarina star-flower', 'Santa Catarina star-creeper', 'Santa Catarina star-lily' among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It has a twining stem and white star-shaped flowers. It grows in moist forests and rocky outcrops at elevations of 500–1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Leptostelma catharinense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptostelma catharinense has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptostelma catharinense is a perennial that is best propagated by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate some light frost.

Where to Find Leptostelma catharinense

Leptostelma catharinense is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Leptostelma catharinense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptostelma catharinense?

Leptostelma catharinense

What is the natural habitat of Leptostelma catharinense?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in Brazil.

What is the size of Leptostelma catharinense?

It can reach up to 1.5 meters in height.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-28086: Based on the initial data import
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.
Marcos Sobral (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sobral' in the authors string.
Aristônio Magalhães Teles (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.Teles' in the authors string.