Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
vivipara
ID:
459459

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bong.) Ruhland

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 30: 238 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458791



Common Names

  • Leiothrix Vivipara
  • Viviparous Tassel Fern
  • Viviparous Tassel Ferns


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Description

Leiothrix vivipara (also called viviparous leiothrix, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is a woody climber with bright green, glossy leaves and clusters of bright red, tubular flowers. It is native to tropical Asia, from India and Sri Lanka to southern China and Taiwan. It is a common garden plant and is also found in forests, thickets, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Leiothrix vivipara is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leiothrix vivipara has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leiothrix vivipara is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagate by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Leiothrix vivipara

Leiothrix vivipara is found in India.

Leiothrix vivipara FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leiothrix vivipara?

Leiothrix vivipara

What is the common name of Leiothrix vivipara?

Viviparous Leiothrix

What is the natural habitat of Leiothrix vivipara?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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:137192-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.