Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
leucantha
ID:
683519

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Jeffrey

Source:
cmp

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 43: 425 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000682852



Common Names

  • Eureiandra leucantha
  • Leucantha Eureiandra
  • Leucantha


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Description

Eureiandra leucantha (also called White-flowered Eureiandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a perennial herb with white flowers and is native to Brazil. It is found in rocky areas and in shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Eureiandra leucantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to control erosion on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eureiandra leucantha is a white or cream-colored, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, hard, dark brown seed. The seedling of Eureiandra leucantha is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eureiandra leucantha is a slow-growing shrub that can reach up to 4m in height. It is best propagated from cuttings, as it does not produce viable seed. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be planted in a well-drained potting mix. It prefers a sunny position and should be watered regularly during the growing season. Fertiliser should be applied once a year in spring.

Where to Find Eureiandra leucantha

Eureiandra leucantha can be found in the Cape Floristic Region of South Africa.

Eureiandra leucantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eureiandra leucantha?

Eureiandra leucantha

What are the common names of Eureiandra leucantha?

White Eureiandra

What is the natural habitat of Eureiandra leucantha?

Eureiandra leucantha is native to Australia and New Zealand

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2804680: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.