Vanhouttea leonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leonii
ID:
422965
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chautems
Source:
cmp
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Candollea 56(2): 275 (2002).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422297
Common Names
- Leon's vanhouttea
- Leon's fringegrass
- Leon's bristlegrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vanhouttea leonii (also called Leon's Vanhouttea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.6 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It typically grows in moist, sandy soils in open grasslands and along the edges of wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Vanhouttea leonii is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Vanhouttea leonii are small and white, with 3 petals and 3 sepals. The seeds are small, black, and contained in a capsule. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vanhouttea leonii is a small, perennial herb that is native to Australia. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division of the clumps. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Vanhouttea leonii
Vanhouttea leonii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Vanhouttea leonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vanhouttea leonii?
Vanhouttea leonii
What type of plant is Vanhouttea leonii?
Herb
Where is Vanhouttea leonii native to?
Australia
Species in the Vanhouttea 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-2457771: Based on the initial data import
Alain Chautems (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chautems' in the authors string.