Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
polyneura
ID:
750390

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Mich.Möller & A.Weber

Source:
cmp

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 779 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749723



Common Names

  • Polyneura Liebigia
  • Liebigia Polyneura
  • Polyneura Liebigia


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Synonyms

  • Chirita alba Ridl. [unknown]
  • Chirita polyneura Miq. [unknown]
  • Chirita spectabilis pedicellata C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Chirita glabra intermedia Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Liebigia polyneura (also called 'Polyneura Liebigia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the highlands of Mexico. It has white flowers and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Liebigia polyneura is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Liebigia polyneura has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single, long style. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liebigia polyneura is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Liebigia polyneura

Liebigia polyneura is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Liebigia polyneura FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liebigia polyneura?

Liebigia polyneura

What is the common name of Liebigia polyneura?

Many-stalked Liebigia

What is the natural habitat of Liebigia polyneura?

Dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region

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 kew-2904582: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Anton Weber (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Weber' in the authors string.
Michael Möller (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mich.Möller' in the authors string.