Legousia speculum-veneris - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speculum-veneris
ID:
821550
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Chaix
Source:
wcs
Year:
1786
Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Dauphiné 1: 338 (1786)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000820884
Common Names
- Legousia Speculum-veneris
- Legousia speculum-veneris
- Speculum-veneris Legousia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Legousia speculum-veneris (also called 'Venus's Looking-glass', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Europe. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats at elevations of up to 1,000 m. It is an annual plant, meaning it completes its life cycle in one growing season.
Uses & Benefits
Legousia speculum-veneris is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscapes. It has a long blooming period and is easy to care for. It can also be used as a ground cover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Legousia speculum-veneris is a deep blue color with a white center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedling is a small, green, pointed shoot.
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Cultivation and propagation of Legousia speculum-veneris: This plant is best grown in a well-drained soil, with regular watering and fertilization. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Legousia speculum-veneris
Legousia speculum-veneris is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of France, Belgium, and Luxembourg.
Species in the Legousia genus
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-358587: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Dominique Chaix (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chaix' in the authors string.