Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
floribunda
ID:
358695

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Braun & Vatke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 22: 291 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358027



Common Names

  • Linnaea floribunda
  • Floribunda Linnaea
  • Linnaea floribundum


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Synonyms

  • Vesalea hirsuta M.Martens & Galeotti [unknown]
  • Vesalea floribunda M.Martens & Galeotti [unknown]
  • Abelia floribunda Decne. [unknown]
  • Abelia hirsuta Walp. [unknown]
  • Abelia speciosa Decne. [unknown]
  • Abelia floribunda foliacea Villarreal [unknown]

Description

Linnaea floribunda (also called Many-Flowered Twinflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America and Europe. It has small, oval leaves and pink or white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and can be found in woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Linnaea floribunda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Linnaea floribunda has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linnaea floribunda is a perennial plant that is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. It can be propagated by division or from seed. The seed should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Linnaea floribunda

Linnaea floribunda is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Linnaea floribunda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linnaea floribunda?

Linnaea floribunda

What type of plant is Linnaea floribunda?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Linnaea floribunda?

Moist forests in tropical Africa

Species in the Caprifoliaceae family

Bassecoia bretschneideri, Bassecoia siamensis, Bassecoia hookeri, Cephalaria duzceensis, Cephalaria alpina, Cephalaria ambrosioides, Cephalaria anatolica, Cephalaria aristata, Cephalaria armeniaca, Cephalaria armerioides, Cephalaria armoraciifolia, Cephalaria attenuata, Cephalaria axillaris, Cephalaria aytachii, Cephalaria balansae, Cephalaria balkharica, Cephalaria beijiangensis, Cephalaria calcarea, Cephalaria cedrorum, Cephalaria charadzeae, Cephalaria cilicica, Cephalaria coriacea, Cephalaria dagestanica, Cephalaria decurrens, Cephalaria demetrii, Cephalaria dichaetophora, Cephalaria dirmilensis, Cephalaria ekimiana, Cephalaria elazigensis, Cephalaria elmaliensis, Cephalaria fanourii, Cephalaria flava, Cephalaria foliosa, Cephalaria galpiniana, Cephalaria gazipashensis, Cephalaria gigantea, Cephalaria goetzei, Cephalaria hakkiarica, Cephalaria hirsuta, Cephalaria humilis, Cephalaria integrifolia, Cephalaria isaurica, Cephalaria joppensis, Cephalaria juncea, Cephalaria katangensis, Cephalaria kesruanica, Cephalaria kotschyi, Cephalaria laevigata, Cephalaria leucantha, Cephalaria litvinovii,

References

Wilhelm Vatke (1849-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vatke' in the authors string.
Alexander Braun (1805-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Braun' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:148551-1: Based on the initial data import