Status:
valid
Authors:
(Loes.) R.Wilczek
Source:
cmp
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Fl. Congo Belge 9: 149 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000734407
Common Names
- Loeseneriella yaundina
- Yaundin's Loeseneriella
- Yaundin's Dogbane
Description
Loeseneriella yaundina (also called 'Yaunde Sandwort', among many other common names) is an annual plant with small, white flowers. It is native to Europe and grows in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Loeseneriella yaundina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for some animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Loeseneriella yaundina has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Loeseneriella yaundina is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 6-8 inches long. Dip the cuttings in a rooting hormone and place them in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. Keep the pot in a warm, bright location and water regularly. The cuttings should root in about 6-8 weeks.
Where to Find Loeseneriella yaundina
Loeseneriella yaundina is native to India and can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of the Western Ghats.
Loeseneriella yaundina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Loeseneriella yaundina?
Loeseneriella yaundina
What is the common name of Loeseneriella yaundina?
Yaundin's loeseneriella
Where is Loeseneriella yaundina native to?
China
Species in the Loeseneriella genus
Loeseneriella andamanica,
Loeseneriella ectypopetala,
Loeseneriella nicobarica,
Loeseneriella chesseana,
Loeseneriella barbata,
Loeseneriella dinhensis,
Loeseneriella camerunica,
Loeseneriella cumingii,
Loeseneriella clematoides,
Loeseneriella crenata,
Loeseneriella sogerensis,
Loeseneriella parkinsonii,
Loeseneriella pauciflora,
Loeseneriella serrata,
Loeseneriella apiculata,
Loeseneriella africana,
Loeseneriella apocynoides,
Loeseneriella yaundina,
Loeseneriella macrantha,
Loeseneriella rubiginosa,
Loeseneriella urceolus,
Loeseneriella iotricha,
Loeseneriella rowlandii,
Loeseneriella clematoides,
Loeseneriella concinna,
Loeseneriella merrilliana,
Loeseneriella yunnanensis,
Loeseneriella griseoramula,
Loeseneriella lenticellata,
Loeseneriella bourdillonii,
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,