Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
spathulatum
ID:
1136201

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elliott

Source:
tro

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Sketch Bot. S. Carolina 1: 370 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135539



Common Names

  • Lepuropetalon Spathulatum
  • Spathulatum Plant
  • Spathulatum


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Description

Lepuropetalon spathulatum (also called Spatulate-Leaved Petalwort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of spatulate leaves and bears small white flowers in the spring. It grows in moist, shady places such as meadows, woodlands, and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Lepuropetalon spathulatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepuropetalon spathulatum has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a serrated edge.

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Where to Find Lepuropetalon spathulatum

Lepuropetalon spathulatum can be found in woodlands and mountain areas.

Species in the Lepuropetalon genus

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,

References