Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
365298

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 9: 259 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364630



Common Names

  • Specious Liebigia
  • Showy Liebigia
  • Spectacular Liebigia


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Synonyms

  • Chirita forbesii Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Liebigia speciosa (also called Liebigia speciosa, 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

Liebigia speciosa 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

Liebigia speciosa 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

Liebigia speciosa 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 Liebigia speciosa

Liebigia speciosa 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.

Liebigia speciosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liebigia speciosa?

Liebigia speciosa

What is the common name of Liebigia speciosa?

Showy liebigia

What is the natural habitat of Liebigia speciosa?

Open woodlands and grasslands

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

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:381657-1: Based on the initial data import