Lepidostemon everestianus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
everestianus
ID:
1257797
Status:
valid
Authors:
Al-Shehbaz
Source:
tro
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Novon 10: 331 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257135
Common Names
- Lepidostemon everestianus
- Everest's Lepidostemon
- Everest's Lepidostemon Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lepidostemon everestianus (also called Everest's Lepidostemon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. This species grows in moist, shady forests, often in the understory of trees.
Uses & Benefits
Lepidostemon everestianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lepidostemon everestianus is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lepidostemon everestianus is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to the Chihuahuan Desert of Texas and northern Mexico. It is an easy-to-grow plant that requires full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. Cuttings should be taken from the current year's growth and rooted in a sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Lepidostemon everestianus
Lepidostemon everestianus is native to the tropical regions of South America.
Lepidostemon everestianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepidostemon everestianus?
Lepidostemon everestianus
What is the common name of Lepidostemon everestianus?
Everest Leafybract
Where is Lepidostemon everestianus found?
It is found in the mountains of Perak, Malaysia
Species in the Lepidostemon genus
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50183430: Based on the initial data import
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.