Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
glabra
ID:
365291

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
ksu

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 5: 165 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364623



Common Names

  • Smooth-Leaf Leptoboea
  • Smooth-Leaved Leptoboea
  • Smooth-Flowered Leptoboea


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Description

Leptoboea glabra (also called Leptoboea glabra, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Leptoboea glabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptoboea glabra has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seed is a small, black, oblong nut. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptoboea glabra is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into their permanent location.

Where to Find Leptoboea glabra

Leptoboea glabra is native to the southeastern United States, where it can be found in moist woodlands and along streams. It is also found in parts of Mexico and Central America.

Leptoboea glabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptoboea glabra?

Leptoboea glabra

What is the common name of Leptoboea glabra?

Smooth leptoboea

What is the natural habitat of Leptoboea glabra?

Woodlands, grasslands, and open areas

Species in the Leptoboea 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,