Operculina leptoptera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptoptera
ID:
1041428
Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 3: 342 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040766
Common Names
- Operculina leptoptera
- Leptoptera Operculina
- Operculina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Operculina leptoptera (also called Slender-leaved Operculina, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Convolvulaceae. It is native to Cuba. It is found in wet montane forests at elevations of 1000–2000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Operculina leptoptera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a food source for some animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Operculina leptoptera has small, white flowers that are clustered in terminal panicles. The seeds are small, ovoid, and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Operculina leptoptera is a tropical plant native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium.
Where to Find Operculina leptoptera
Operculina leptoptera is native to tropical Africa and Asia.
Species in the Operculina genus
Operculina aequisepala, Operculina brownii, Operculina riedeliana, Operculina tansaensis, Operculina polynesica, Operculina leptoptera, Operculina sericantha, Operculina macrocarpa, Operculina aurea, Operculina ventricosa, Operculina turpethum, Operculina codonantha, Operculina hamiltonii, Operculina pteripes, Operculina pinnatifida, Operculina petaloidea, Operculina maypurensis,
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
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:174545-2: Based on the initial data import