Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
vaginalis
ID:
367244

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Labill.) F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 6: 132 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000366576



Common Names

  • Logania vaginalis
  • Logania Sheath
  • Logania Tube


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Synonyms

  • Logania paniculata Kunth & C.D.Bouché [unknown]
  • Logania neriifolia Bureau [unknown]
  • Logania latifolia R.Br. [unknown]
  • Euosma latifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Logania populifolia (Lam.) Leeuwenb. [valid]
  • Logania latifolia laxior Nees [unknown]
  • Logania longifolia angustior Nees [unknown]
  • Logania vaginalis laxior (Nees) Diels [unknown]
  • Logania vaginalis typica Diels [invalid]
  • Euosma latifolia (R.Br.) Sterler [unknown]

Description

Logania sclareifolia (also called Sclareifolia 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 vaginalis 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 vaginalis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Logania vaginalis 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 vaginalis

Logania vaginalis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Logania vaginalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Logania vaginalis?

Logania vaginalis

What is the common name of Logania vaginalis?

No common name

Where is Logania vaginalis found?

Logania vaginalis is found in the Indian Ocean

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,