Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
lecontei
ID:
1274309

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Torr.) Kuntze

Source:
tro

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 459. 1891 [5 Nov 1891]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273647

Common Names

  • Leconte's Conradia
  • Leconte's Flower
  • Leconte's Conradia

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Description

Astronidium anomalum (also called Anomalous Astronidium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Central and South America and grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter tall and has small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Conradia lecontei is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties and is used to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Conradia lecontei is a small, white to pinkish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Conradia lecontei is a fern that can be propagated from spores. Collect the spores from the underside of the fronds and sow them on a moist, sterile medium. Keep the medium moist and the spores should germinate in a few weeks. It can also be propagated from division, though this is more difficult and less successful.

Where to Find Conradia lecontei

Conradia lecontei is native to the Caribbean.

Conradia lecontei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Conradia lecontei?

Conradia lecontei

What is the family of Conradia lecontei?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Conradia lecontei?

Leconte's Conradia

Species in the Conradia genus

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50265888: Based on the initial data import
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.