Liparia striata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
A.L.Schutte
Source:
tro
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot.15: 154 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228434
Common Names
- Striate Liparia
- Striate Liparid
- Striate False-Mint
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Liparia striata (also called the Striped Liparia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves that are oval in shape and have a pointed tip. The plant grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Liparia striata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as a spice in cooking.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Liparia striata has small, white flowers with yellow centers and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Liparia striata can be propagated by division or by seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can be grown in a pot or in a garden.
Where to Find Liparia striata
Liparia striata is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
Liparia striata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Liparia striata?
Liparia striata
What is the common name of Liparia striata?
Striped liparia
What is the natural habitat of Liparia striata?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, growing in moist and shady areas.
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
Anne Lise Schutte (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.Schutte' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Liparia striata A.L.Schutte: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.