Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
1324524

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Villarreal) Christenh.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 125: 29 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336978



Common Names

  • Linnaea Occidentalis
  • Occidentalis's Linnaea
  • Occidentalis Linnaea


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Description

Linnaea occidentalis (also called western linnaea, among many other common names) is a shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is native to North America and is found in moist deciduous forests. It is also found in secondary forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Linnaea occidentalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Linnaea occidentalis has white, star-shaped flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linnaea occidentalis is a perennial herb native to North America. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a partially shaded position. Propagation is usually done by seed or division of the mature plants. The divisions should be planted in a pot containing a mixture of peat moss and sand.

Where to Find Linnaea occidentalis

Linnaea occidentalis is native to the mountains of western North America. It can be found in dry, rocky areas at elevations of up to 3,000 meters.

Linnaea occidentalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linnaea occidentalis?

Linnaea occidentalis

What is the common name of Linnaea occidentalis?

Linnaea

What type of environment does Linnaea occidentalis prefer?

Moist, temperate areas

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

Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
José Ángel Villarreal (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Villarreal' in the authors string.