Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
leptophylla
ID:
779824

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Steenis

Source:
iplants

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea, Bot. 3: 15 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779157



Common Names

  • Neosepicaea leptophylla
  • Leptophylla Neosepicaea
  • Slender-Leaved Neosepicaea


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Description

Neosepicaea leptophylla (also called African leptophylla, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry and moist savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Neosepicaea leptophylla is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be used as a hedge or screen. It is also a popular ornamental plant, with its fragrant white flowers and its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Neosepicaea leptophylla is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neosepicaea leptophylla can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. It is best to keep the soil moist but not wet. The plant should be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Neosepicaea leptophylla

Neosepicaea leptophylla is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Neosepicaea leptophylla FAQ

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Neosepicaea leptophylla

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Leptophylla Neosepicaea

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Bignoniaceae

Species in the Bignoniaceae family

Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,

References

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Cornelis Gijsbert Gerrit Jan van Steenis (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steenis' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:110140-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].