Liebigia praeterita - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
praeterita
ID:
750384
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hilliard) Mich.Möller & A.Weber
Source:
cmp
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 779 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749717
Common Names
- Praeterita Liebigia
- Liebigia Praeterita
- Praeterita Liebigia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Chirita praeterita Hilliard [unknown]
Description
Liebigia praeterita (also called Past Liebigia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has an erect stem and its leaves are linear-lanceolate and glabrous. It grows in dry and rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Liebigia praeterita 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 praeterita has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Liebigia praeterita 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 praeterita
Liebigia praeterita is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Liebigia praeterita FAQ
What is the scientific name of Liebigia praeterita?
Liebigia praeterita
Where is Liebigia praeterita found?
Liebigia praeterita is found in the tropical rainforests of South and Central America.
What type of plant is Liebigia praeterita?
Liebigia praeterita is a shrub or small tree.
Species in the Liebigia 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 kew-2904575: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' 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.