Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bartramiales
Genus:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
1168924

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.S. Williams

Source:
tro

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 31: 111. 14 1928

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001168262



Common Names

  • Leiomela Peruviana
  • Peruviana Leiomela
  • Leiomela Peruviana


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Description

Leiomela peruviana (also called 'Peruvian Leiomela', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is a small, perennial herb with a short stem and small, white flowers. It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky, sandy soils in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leiomela peruviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, asthma, and other respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leiomela peruviana is yellow with four petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Leiomela peruviana

Leiomela peruviana can be found in Peru.

Species in the Bartramiaceae family

Anacolia menziesii, Anacolia scioana, Anacolia webbii, Anacolia breutelii, Bartramia alaris, Bartramia angustifolia, Bartramia angustissima, Bartramia aprica, Bartramia aristaria, Bartramia aurescens, Bartramia brachypus, Bartramia brevifolia, Bartramia breviseta, Bartramia capensis, Bartramia compacta, Bartramia conica, Bartramia costa-ricensis, Bartramia crassinervia, Bartramia deciduaefolia, Bartramia delagoae, Bartramia didymocarpa, Bartramia gigantea, Bartramia halleriana, Bartramia hampeana, Bartramia humilis, Bartramia inconspicua, Bartramia ithyphylla, Bartramia ithyphylloides, Bartramia laevisphaera, Bartramia longifolia, Bartramia macounii, Bartramia maderensis, Bartramia madurensis, Bartramia marionensis, Bartramia mathewsii, Bartramia microstoma, Bartramia mossmaniana, Bartramia nanosubulata, Bartramia papulans, Bartramia penicillatula, Bartramia perpumila, Bartramia pilicuspis, Bartramia polytrichoides, Bartramia pomiformis, Bartramia potosica, Bartramia pseudocryptopodium, Bartramia rietmanniana, Bartramia robusta, Bartramia stricta, Bartramia strictifolia,

References

Robert Statham Williams (1859-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Williams' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35138336: Based on data supplied by Bryonames