Liparia angustifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Eckl. & Zeyh.) A.L.Schutte
Source:
tro
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Taxon43: 578 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062526
Common Names
- Liparia angustifolia
- Liparia
- Angustifolia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Liparia angustifolia (also called Narrow-leaved liparia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows up to 0.5m in height and has yellow flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Liparia angustifolia is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Liparia angustifolia has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Liparia angustifolia is a shrub native to Central and South America. It is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is done by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting.
Where to Find Liparia angustifolia
Liparia angustifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in the Chihuahuan Desert.
Species in the Liparia genus
Liparia parva, Liparia splendens, Liparia racemosa, Liparia graminifolia, Liparia laevigata, Liparia umbellifera, Liparia vestita, Liparia angustifolia, Liparia bonaespei, Liparia confusa, Liparia congesta, Liparia rafnioides, Liparia striata, Liparia boucheri, Liparia calycina, Liparia genistoides, Liparia latifolia, Liparia hirsuta, Liparia capitata, Liparia myrtifolia,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zeyh.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.
Anne Lise Schutte (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.Schutte' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Liparia angustifolia (Eckl. & Zeyh.) A.L.Schutte: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.