Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
zeylanica
ID:
364747

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schindl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 77: 15 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364079



Common Names

  • Laurembergia
  • Ceylon Laurembergia
  • Sri Lanka Laurembergia


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Synonyms

  • Serpicula zeylanica Arn. ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Laurembergia coccinea zeylanica (Arn. ex Clarke) Meijden [unknown]

Description

Laurembergia zeylanica (also called Laurembergia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 2 meters tall. Its leaves are elliptic-oblong and have three to five lobes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in forests, woodlands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Laurembergia zeylanica is a popular ornamental plant used for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Laurembergia zeylanica has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Laurembergia zeylanica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Laurembergia zeylanica

Laurembergia zeylanica is found in Sri Lanka.

Laurembergia zeylanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Laurembergia zeylanica?

Laurembergia zeylanica

What is the common name of Laurembergia zeylanica?

Ceylon laurembergia

What is the natural habitat of Laurembergia zeylanica?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Haloragaceae family

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