Vismia lindeniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lindeniana
ID:
419323
Status:
valid
Authors:
Decne. ex Turcz.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 31(I): 381 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418655
Common Names
- Vismia lindeniana
- Linden's Vismia
- Linden's Vismia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vismia lindeniana (also called Linden's Vismia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Clusiaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub with leathery, dark green leaves and small, yellowish flowers. It is native to tropical Africa, and can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Vismia lindeniana is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a cover crop and as a green manure crop, as it is able to fix nitrogen in the soil and improve soil fertility.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vismia lindeniana has small, white flowers with a yellow centre. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vismia lindeniana is a perennial plant that prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. It is propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but germination is slow and erratic.
Where to Find Vismia lindeniana
Vismia lindeniana is found in the Amazon rainforest in Colombia.
Vismia lindeniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vismia lindeniana?
Vismia lindeniana
What is the common name of Vismia lindeniana?
Linden's Vismia
What is the natural habitat of Vismia lindeniana?
It is found in lowland and montane rainforests
Species in the Vismia genus
Vismia sessilifolia, Vismia lindeniana, Vismia lauriformis, Vismia laxiflora, Vismia macrophylla, Vismia magnoliifolia, Vismia sprucei, Vismia japurensis, Vismia laevis, Vismia guianensis, Vismia baccifera, Vismia billbergiana, Vismia ferruginea, Vismia tenuinervia, Vismia sandwithii, Vismia steyermarkii, Vismia camparaguey, Vismia cayennensis, Vismia sessilifolia, Vismia bemerguii, Vismia micrantha, Vismia cavalcantii, Vismia cavanillesiana, Vismia confertiflora, Vismia cuatrecasasii, Vismia glabra, Vismia gracilis, Vismia martiana, Vismia minutiflora, Vismia obtusa, Vismia parviflora, Vismia plicatifolia, Vismia pozuzoensis, Vismia ramuliflora, Vismia rufa, Vismia tomentosa, Vismia jefensis, Vismia latisepala, Vismia floribunda, Vismia rusbyi, Vismia lateriflora, Vismia mandurr, Vismia brasiliensis, Vismia cauliflora, Vismia crassa, Vismia pentagyna, Vismia latifolia, Vismia conduplicata, Vismia atlantica, Vismia cavalcantei,
Species in the Hypericaceae family
Cratoxylum arborescens, Cratoxylum cochinchinense, Cratoxylum formosum, Cratoxylum glaucum, Cratoxylum maingayi, Cratoxylum sumatranum, Eliea articulata, Harungana madagascariensis, Harungana montana, Harungana montana, Harungana rubescens, Hypericum abilianum, Hypericum aciferum, Hypericum acmosepalum, Hypericum acostanum, Hypericum addingtonii, Hypericum adenotrichum, Hypericum adpressum, Hypericum aegypticum, Hypericum aethiopicum, Hypericum afrum, Hypericum amblyocalyx, Hypericum amblysepalum, Hypericum andjerinum, Hypericum androsaemum, Hypericum annulatum, Hypericum apiculatum, Hypericum apricum, Hypericum armenum, Hypericum asahinae, Hypericum ascyron, Hypericum asperuloides, Hypericum asperulum, Hypericum assamicum, Hypericum athoum, Hypericum atomarium, Hypericum attenuatum, Hypericum aucheri, Hypericum augustinii, Hypericum australe, Hypericum aviculariifolium, Hypericum baccharoides, Hypericum balearicum, Hypericum balfourii, Hypericum barbatum, Hypericum beanii, Hypericum beccarii, Hypericum bellum, Hypericum benghalense, Hypericum bequaertii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2452342: Based on the initial data import
Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.