Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
liesneri
ID:
131997

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pruski

Source:
gcc

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 48: 190 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131326



Common Names

  • Siapaea Liesneri
  • Liesner's Siapaea
  • Liesner's Spiderwort


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Description

Siapaea liesneri (also called 'Liesner's siapaea', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and grows up to 30 cm tall. It has yellow flowers and prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Siapaea liesneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Siapaea liesneri is a small white flower, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Siapaea liesneri is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Siapaea liesneri

Siapaea liesneri can be found in the lowland rainforests of Madagascar.

Siapaea liesneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Siapaea liesneri?

Siapaea liesneri

What is the common name of Siapaea liesneri?

None

What is the family of Siapaea liesneri?

Asteraceae

Species in the Siapaea genus

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-92198: Based on the initial data import
John Francis Pruski (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pruski' in the authors string.