Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
leprosa
ID:
922325

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) Jestrow & Jiménez Rodr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Taxon 59: 1811 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921660



Common Names

  • Garciadelia leprosa
  • Leprosa Garciadelia
  • Leprosa Leatherleaf


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Description

Garciadelia leprosa (also called 'Leprous Garciadelia', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central America and the Caribbean. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Garciadelia leprosa is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Garciadelia leprosa has white, fragrant flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Garciadelia leprosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Garciadelia leprosa

Garciadelia leprosa is native to the tropical rainforests of Mexico.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-467255: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Francisco Jiménez Rodríguez (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jiménez Rodr.' in the authors string.
Brett Jestrow: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jestrow' in the authors string.