Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Species:
intermedius
ID:
1237340

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hallier f.

Source:
tro

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 28: 31 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001236678



Common Names

  • Lepistemon intermedius
  • Intermediate Waxflower
  • Waxflower


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Description

Lepistemon intermedius (also called L. intermedius, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has a thin stem and lanceolate leaves. It grows in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lepistemon intermedius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Lepistemon intermedius flower is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepistemon intermedius is a small, evergreen shrub native to Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Once established, it requires little maintenance and can tolerate drought conditions.

Where to Find Lepistemon intermedius

Lepistemon intermedius can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Species in the Convolvulaceae family

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