Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
formosa
ID:
1226350

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
tro

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 581 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225688





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Description

Leschenaultia formosa (also called the Beautiful Leschenaultia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Goodeniaceae. It is a small shrub, with leaves up to 5 cm long. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry, open areas in grassland and shrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Leschenaultia formosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant to treat skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leschenaultia formosa is a small, yellow, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leschenaultia formosa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Leschenaultia formosa

Leschenaultia formosa is found in the south-west of Western Australia, particularly in the Stirling Range National Park.

Leschenaultia formosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leschenaultia formosa?

Leschenaultia formosa

What is the common name of Leschenaultia formosa?

Formosa Leschenaultia

What is the natural habitat of Leschenaultia formosa?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Goodeniaceae family

Anthotium humile, Anthotium junciforme, Anthotium odontophyllum, Anthotium rubriflorum, Brunonia australis, Coopernookia barbata, Coopernookia chisholmii, Coopernookia georgei, Coopernookia polygalacea, Coopernookia scabridiuscula, Coopernookia strophiolata, Crossotoma spinescens, Crossotoma oleoides, Dampiera adpressa, Dampiera alata, Dampiera altissima, Dampiera angulata, Dampiera anonyma, Dampiera atriplicina, Dampiera candicans, Dampiera carinata, Dampiera cervula, Dampiera cinerea, Dampiera conospermoides, Dampiera coronata, Dampiera decurrens, Dampiera deltoidea, Dampiera dentata, Dampiera discolor, Dampiera diversifolia, Dampiera dysantha, Dampiera eriantha, Dampiera eriocephala, Dampiera fasciculata, Dampiera ferruginea, Dampiera fitzgeraldensis, Dampiera fusca, Dampiera galbraithiana, Dampiera glabrescens, Dampiera haematotricha, Dampiera hederacea, Dampiera heteroptera, Dampiera incana, Dampiera juncea, Dampiera krauseana, Dampiera lanceolata, Dampiera latealata, Dampiera lavandulacea, Dampiera leptoclada, Dampiera lindleyi,

References