Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
striata
ID:
1226330

Status:
valid

Authors:
Muell.

Source:
tro

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Bot. Centralbl. 45: 123, sphalm. 1891

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225668



Common Names

  • Leschenaultia striata
  • Striata Leschenaultia
  • Striata Striped Leschenaultia


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Description

Leschenaultia striata (also called Striped Leschenaultia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Goodeniaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests, riverine forests, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Leschenaultia striata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leschenaultia striata 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 striata 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 striata

Leschenaultia striata can be found in the south-west of Western Australia, particularly in the Stirling Range National Park.

Leschenaultia striata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leschenaultia striata?

Leschenaultia striata

What is the common name of Leschenaultia striata?

Striped Leschenaultia

What is the natural habitat of Leschenaultia striata?

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,