Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
multiflora
ID:
1042660

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) Benth. ex Gamble

Source:
tro

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Man. Ind. Timb. : 274 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041998



Common Names

  • Leptoboea Multiflora
  • Multiflora Fern
  • Multiflora's Leptoboea


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Description

Leptoboea multiflora (also called Many-flowered leptoboea, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the southeastern United States. It has basal rosettes of lance-shaped leaves and white, star-shaped flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Leptoboea multiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a high nutritional value and is used as a food source in some cultures. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Leptoboea multiflora sub. grandifolia B.L.Burtt

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leptoboea multiflora is a small, white, five-petaled bloom with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are short and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptoboea multiflora is a small, perennial herb that can be grown from seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position and can tolerate light frosts. Propagation is best achieved by sowing the seeds in spring in a seed raising mix. Germination usually takes around two weeks.

Where to Find Leptoboea multiflora

Leptoboea multiflora is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Oriental.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100373946: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
James Sykes Gamble (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamble' in the authors string.