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
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.
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,