Fendlerella lasiopetala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lasiopetala
ID:
686886
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 33: 67 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686219
Common Names
- Fendlerella lasiopetala
- Woolly Fendlerella
- Fendlerella Lasiopetala
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fendlerella lasiopetala (also called the Lasiopetalous Fendlerella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Africa. It has a short stem and thick, fleshy leaves. It is found in humid forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Fendlerella lasiopetala is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Fendlerella lasiopetala is a small, yellow-green flower. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fendlerella lasiopetala is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It has small, oval, grey-green leaves and small, white, star-shaped flowers. It is native to Mexico and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can be propagated from cuttings or by seed.
Where to Find Fendlerella lasiopetala
Fendlerella lasiopetala is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
Fendlerella lasiopetala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fendlerella lasiopetala?
Fendlerella lasiopetala
What is the common name of Fendlerella lasiopetala?
Woolly fendlerella
What is the natural habitat of Fendlerella lasiopetala?
Rocky slopes and cliffs in the southwestern United States
Species in the Fendlerella genus
Species in the Hydrangeaceae family
Carpenteria californica, Deutzia albida, Deutzia aspera, Deutzia baroniana, Deutzia bhutanensis, Deutzia bomiensis, Deutzia breviloba, Deutzia bungoensis, Deutzia calycosa, Deutzia cinerascens, Deutzia compacta, Deutzia coriacea, Deutzia corymbosa, Deutzia crassidentatus, Deutzia crassifolia, Deutzia crenata, Deutzia cymuligera, Deutzia discolor, Deutzia esquirolii, Deutzia faberi, Deutzia floribunda, Deutzia glabrata, Deutzia glauca, Deutzia glaucophylla, Deutzia glomeruliflora, Deutzia gracilis, Deutzia grandiflora, Deutzia hatusimae, Deutzia henryi, Deutzia heterophylla, Deutzia hookeriana, Deutzia hypoglauca, Deutzia longifolia, Deutzia macrantha, Deutzia maximowicziana, Deutzia mexicana, Deutzia mollis, Deutzia monbeigii, Deutzia muliensis, Deutzia multiradiata, Deutzia nanchuanensis, Deutzia naseana, Deutzia ningpoensis, Deutzia oaxacana, Deutzia obtusilobata, Deutzia occidentalis, Deutzia ogatai, Deutzia paniculata, Deutzia parviflora, Deutzia pilosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2808080: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.