Status:
valid
Authors:
B.J.Conn
Source:
ksu
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 8: 624 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000366575
Common Names
- Logania perryana
- Logania Perry
- Logania Bush
Description
Logania perryana (also called Perry's logania, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that is native to India. It is a member of the Loganiaceae family and is characterized by its small, bright green leaves and white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is typically found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Logania perryana 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 perryana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Logania perryana 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 perryana
Logania perryana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Logania perryana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Logania perryana?
Logania perryana
What is the common name of Logania perryana?
No common name
Where is Logania perryana found?
Logania perryana is found in the Indian Ocean
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,