Logania buxifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
buxifolia
ID:
367283
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 6: 132 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000366615
Common Names
- Logania buxifolia
- Logania Box
- Logania Leaf
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Logania buxifolia (also called Buxifolia logania, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that is native to South America. It is a member of the Loganiaceae family and is characterized by its small, bright green leaves and yellow flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is typically found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Logania buxifolia is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Logania buxifolia is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Logania buxifolia is a perennial plant native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or fall. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a new location.
Where to Find Logania buxifolia
Logania buxifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Logania buxifolia FAQ
What is the common name of Logania buxifolia?
Box-Leaved Logania
What is the scientific name of Box-Leaved Logania?
Logania buxifolia
What is the family of Box-Leaved Logania?
Loganiaceae
Species in the Logania genus
Logania perryana, Logania vaginalis, Logania stenophylla, Logania scabrella, Logania ovata, Logania nanophylla, Logania micrantha, Logania litoralis, Logania buxifolia, Logania archeri, Logania saxatilis, Logania recurva, Logania insularis, Logania linifolia, Logania fasciculata, Logania diffusa, Logania depressa, Logania crassifolia, Logania cordifolia, Logania granitica, Logania sylvicola, Logania albiflora, Logania minor,
Species in the Loganiaceae family
Antonia ovata, Bonyunia antoniifolia, Bonyunia aquatica, Bonyunia minor, Bonyunia superba, Bonyunia venusta, Bonyunia spectabilis, Bonyunia excelsa, Bonyunia magnifica, Bonyunia nobilis, Bonyunia pulchra, Gardneria angustifolia, Gardneria lanceolata, Gardneria multiflora, Gardneria nutans, Gardneria ovata, Geniostoma angustifolium, Geniostoma antherotrichum, Geniostoma balansanum, Geniostoma biseriale, Geniostoma borbonicum, Geniostoma calcicola, Geniostoma celastrineum, Geniostoma clavatum, Geniostoma cyrtandrae, Geniostoma densiflora, Geniostoma erythrosperma, Geniostoma fagraeoides, Geniostoma gagnae, Geniostoma glaucescens, Geniostoma grandifolium, Geniostoma huttonii, Geniostoma leenhoutsii, Geniostoma macrophyllum, Geniostoma mooreanum, Geniostoma novae-caledoniae, Geniostoma pedunculatum, Geniostoma petiolosum, Geniostoma randianum, Geniostoma rapense, Geniostoma rarotongensis, Geniostoma remyana, Geniostoma rupestre, Geniostoma stipulare, Geniostoma sykesii, Geniostoma trichostylum, Geniostoma umbellatum, Geniostoma vestitum, Geniostoma weinlandii, Geniostoma imbricatum,
References
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:546589-1: Based on the initial data import