Leiothrix crassifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassifolia
ID:
458870
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bong.) Ruhland
Source:
wcs
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 30: 228 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458202
Common Names
- Leiothrix crassifolia
- Thick-leaved leiothrix
- Thick-leaved leiothrix shrub
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leiothrix crassifolia (also called 'Crassifolia Leiothrix', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Leiothrix crassifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leiothrix crassifolia has white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leiothrix crassifolia is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. When propagating from seeds, it is best to sow them in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, it is best to take semi-hardwood cuttings in the spring or summer and root them in a moist soil mix. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into their permanent location.
Where to Find Leiothrix crassifolia
Leiothrix crassifolia is found in tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China and Indonesia.
Leiothrix crassifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leiothrix crassifolia?
Leiothrix crassifolia
What type of plant is Leiothrix crassifolia?
It is a shrub
Where is Leiothrix crassifolia found?
It is found in tropical Africa
Species in the Leiothrix genus
Leiothrix angustifolia, Leiothrix argentea, Leiothrix argyroderma, Leiothrix arrecta, Leiothrix beckii, Leiothrix celiae, Leiothrix cipoensis, Leiothrix crassifolia, Leiothrix curvifolia, Leiothrix distichoclada, Leiothrix echinocephala, Leiothrix flagellaris, Leiothrix flavescens, Leiothrix fluitans, Leiothrix fulgida, Leiothrix glauca, Leiothrix gomesii, Leiothrix graminea, Leiothrix hirsuta, Leiothrix linearis, Leiothrix longipes, Leiothrix luxurians, Leiothrix mucronata, Leiothrix pilulifera, Leiothrix prolifera, Leiothrix propinqua, Leiothrix rufula, Leiothrix rupestris, Leiothrix schlechtendalii, Leiothrix sclerophylla, Leiothrix sinuosa, Leiothrix spergula, Leiothrix spiralis, Leiothrix subulata, Leiothrix vivipara, Leiothrix raymondii, Leiothrix bracteosa, Leiothrix plantago, Leiothrix restingensis,
Species in the Eriocaulaceae family
Comanthera kegeliana, Comanthera harleyi, Comanthera euschemus, Comanthera elegantula, Comanthera elegans, Comanthera dealbata, Comanthera curralensis, Comanthera brasiliana, Comanthera bisulcata, Comanthera bahiensis, Comanthera aurifibrata, Comanthera aciphylla, Comanthera hatschbachii, Comanthera xeranthemoides, Comanthera caespitosa, Comanthera centauroides, Comanthera reflexa, Comanthera jenmanii, Comanthera floccosa, Comanthera circinnata, Comanthera cipoensis, Comanthera giuliettiae, Comanthera suberosa, Comanthera ruprechtiana, Comanthera paepalophylla, Comanthera nivea, Comanthera nitida, Comanthera magnifica, Comanthera imbricata, Comanthera mucugensis, Comanthera lanosa, Comanthera retroflexa, Comanthera pignalii, Comanthera brunnea, Comanthera dimera, Comanthera angustifolia, Comanthera tricostata, Comanthera borbae, Eriocaulon abyssinicum, Eriocaulon achiton, Eriocaulon acutibracteatum, Eriocaulon acutifolium, Eriocaulon adamesii, Eriocaulon aethiopicum, Eriocaulon africanum, Eriocaulon afzelianum, Eriocaulon albocapitatum, Eriocaulon alleizettei, Eriocaulon alpestre, Eriocaulon alpinum,
References
Wilhelm Ruhland (1878-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruhland' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:137108-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.