Palisota lagopus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lagopus
ID:
489377
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mildbr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 9: 248 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488709
Common Names
- Palisota Lagopus
- Rabbit-Foot Palisota
- Rabbit's Foot Palisota
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Palisota lagopus (also called 'Lagopus' and 'Lagopus Palisota', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is found in open grasslands, savannas, and dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Palisota lagopus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating colds and flu.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Palisota lagopus has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Palisota lagopus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is generally pest and disease free.
Where to Find Palisota lagopus
Palisota lagopus is native to West Africa and can be found in Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone.
Palisota lagopus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Palisota lagopus?
Palisota lagopus
What type of plant is Palisota lagopus?
It is a shrub
Where is Palisota lagopus found?
It is found in Africa
Species in the Palisota genus
Palisota alopecurus, Palisota ambigua, Palisota barteri, Palisota bogneri, Palisota brachythyrsa, Palisota bracteosa, Palisota flagelliflora, Palisota gracilior, Palisota hirsuta, Palisota lagopus, Palisota laurentii, Palisota laxiflora, Palisota mannii, Palisota myriantha, Palisota orientalis, Palisota pedicellata, Palisota preussiana, Palisota pynaertii, Palisota satabiei, Palisota schweinfurthii, Palisota thollonii, Palisota waibelii, Palisota barteri, Palisota preussiana,
Species in the Commelinaceae family
Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-257304: Based on the initial data import
Gottfried Wilhelm Johannes Mildbraed (1879-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mildbr.' in the authors string.