Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
tenuipes
ID:
750387

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hilliard) Mich.Möller & A.Weber

Source:
cmp

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 780 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749720



Common Names

  • Tenuipes Liebigia
  • Liebigia Tenuipes
  • Tenuipes Liebigia


Searching for Liebigia tenuipes? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Chirita tenuipes Hilliard [unknown]

Description

Liebigia tenuipes (also called Slender 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 tenuipes 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 tenuipes 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.

Searching for Liebigia tenuipes? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Liebigia tenuipes 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 tenuipes

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

Liebigia tenuipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liebigia tenuipes?

Liebigia tenuipes

What is the common name of Liebigia tenuipes?

Thin-stalked Liebigia

What is the natural habitat of Liebigia tenuipes?

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-2904578: 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.