Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
falcata
ID:
815484

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ten.) Fritsch

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Naturwiss. Vereins Univ. Wien , n.s., 5: 100 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814818

Common Names

  • Legousia falcata
  • Falcate Venus' Looking Glass
  • Sickle Venus' Looking Glass

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Description

Legousia falcata (also called 'Sickle-leaved Legousia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Campanulaceae family. It is native to Mexico. It is found in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Legousia falcata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White flowers with a sweet fragrance. Seed: Small, black and oval-shaped. Seedlings: Have a single stem and are covered in small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Legousia falcata is an annual herb native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Legousia falcata

Legousia falcata can be found in Europe and North Africa.

Legousia falcata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Legousia falcata?

Legousia falcata

What is the family of Legousia falcata?

Campanulaceae

What is the natural habitat of Legousia falcata?

Forests in Europe

Species in the Campanulaceae family

Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-352836: Based on the initial data import
Karl Fritsch (1864-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fritsch' in the authors string.
Michele Tenore (1780-1861): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ten.' in the authors string.