Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
savannarum
ID:
1324662

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.V.Morton) J.L.Clark & J.F.Sm.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 38: 458 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337116



Common Names

  • Lesia savannarum
  • Savannarum Lesia
  • Savannarum Tree


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Description

Lesia savannarum (also called Savanna Lesia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a height of up to 1 m. It is native to South Africa, and is found in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Lesia savannarum is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a food source and for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lesia savannarum has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lesia savannarum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division is best done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps of the plant into smaller sections and replant them in the desired location.

Where to Find Lesia savannarum

Lesia savannarum is native to Madagascar.

Lesia savannarum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lesia savannarum?

Lesia savannarum

What is the natural habitat of Lesia savannarum?

Dry grasslands, scrub and open woodlands

What is the flowering period of Lesia savannarum?

May to July

Species in the Lesia 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

Conrad Vernon Morton (1905-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.V.Morton' in the authors string.
John Littner Clark (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.L.Clark' in the authors string.
James Foley Smith: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Sm.' in the authors string.