Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baill.) G.L.Webster
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 25: 238 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000834965
Common Names
- Algernonia leandrii
- Leandrii Algernonia
- Leandri Algernonia
Description
Algernonia leandrii (also called 'Leandri's Algernonia' and 'Leandri's Daisy', among many other common names) is a small, white-flowered perennial plant with a single, thin, wiry stem and a single, thin, wiry leaf. It is native to Mexico, and grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Algernonia leandrii is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Algernonia leandrii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.
Cultivation and Propagation
Algernonia leandrii is a species of algernonia native to tropical Asia. It is an evergreen perennial that grows in moist, humid climates. It is best grown in a potting mix of peat moss, perlite, and vermiculite. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division or by seed.
Where to Find Algernonia leandrii
Algernonia leandrii is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical climates.
Algernonia leandrii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Algernonia leandrii?
Algernonia leandrii
What is the common name of Algernonia leandrii?
Leandri's Algernonia
What is the natural habitat of Algernonia leandrii?
Tropical forests of Central and South America
Species in the Algernonia genus
Algernonia riedelii,
Algernonia leandrii,
Algernonia kuhlmannii,
Algernonia dimitrii,
Algernonia bahiensis,
Algernonia amazonica,
Algernonia brasiliensis,
Algernonia gibbosa,
Algernonia glazioui,
Algernonia obovata,
Algernonia pardina,
Algernonia paulae,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,