Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Species:
verdcourtii
ID:
1260787

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Mathew & Biju

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 46: 560 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260125



Common Names

  • Verdcourt's Lepistemon
  • Verdcourt's Lepistemon Grass
  • Verdcourt's Lepistemon Grass


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Description

Lepistemon verdcourtii (also called Verdcourt's Lepistemon, among many other common names) is a shrub with small white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lepistemon verdcourtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and ponds, and is also used to stabilize soils and reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepistemon verdcourtii has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered together in a dense head. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have thin, needle-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepistemon verdcourtii is a hardy evergreen shrub that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. To propagate, take stem cuttings from the parent plant and place them in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks. To cultivate, fertilize the soil with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks and water regularly. Prune the plant to keep it from becoming too large.

Where to Find Lepistemon verdcourtii

Lepistemon verdcourtii can be found in South Africa.

Species in the Convolvulaceae family

Aniseia harmandii, Aniseia martinicensis, Aniseia argentina, Aniseia luxurians, Argyreia adpressa, Argyreia apoensis, Argyreia arakuensis, Argyreia atropurpurea, Argyreia barbata, Argyreia barbigera, Argyreia barnesii, Argyreia bifrons, Argyreia boholensis, Argyreia boseana, Argyreia bracteosa, Argyreia breviscapa, Argyreia caudata, Argyreia celebica, Argyreia cinerea, Argyreia coacta, Argyreia confusa, Argyreia congesta, Argyreia coonoorensis, Argyreia corneri, Argyreia crispa, Argyreia cucullata, Argyreia cymosa, Argyreia daltonii, Argyreia discolor, Argyreia elliptica, Argyreia erinacea, Argyreia fulgens, Argyreia glabra, Argyreia hancorniifolia, Argyreia hirsutissima, Argyreia hookeri, Argyreia involucrata, Argyreia kerrii, Argyreia kleiniana, Argyreia kunstleri, Argyreia kurzii, Argyreia lamii, Argyreia lanceolata, Argyreia laotica, Argyreia lawii, Argyreia leschenaultii, Argyreia linggaensis, Argyreia longifolia, Argyreia luzonensis, Argyreia maingayi,

References

S.D. Biju: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Biju' in the authors string.
Philip Mathew: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Mathew' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:959634-1: Based on the initial data import