Lepidobotrys staudtii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
staudtii
ID:
364137
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 32: 108 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363469
Common Names
- Staudt's Lepidobotrys
- Staudt's False Agave
- False Agave
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lepidobotrys staudtii (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant which is native to tropical Africa. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of 0.5-1 m. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lepidobotrys staudtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lepidobotrys staudtii has small, white flowers with five petals and a center of yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lepidobotrys staudtii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Lepidobotrys staudtii
Lepidobotrys staudtii is native to Central and South America.
Lepidobotrys staudtii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepidobotrys staudtii?
Lepidobotrys staudtii
What is the common name of Lepidobotrys staudtii?
Staudt's lepidobotry
What type of plant is Lepidobotrys staudtii?
Fern
Species in the Lepidobotrys genus
Species in the Lepidobotryaceae family
References
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:544288-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release