Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lingulata
ID:
558242

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 24: 50 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000557574



Common Names

  • Ayenia lingulata
  • Tongueleaf Ayenia
  • Tongueleaf False-Mint


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Synonyms

  • Lorentzia saltenia angustifolia Hieron. [unknown]

Description

Ayenia lingulata (also called Tongue-Leaved Ayenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the buckwheat family, Polygonaceae. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it grows in dry, sandy soils in open areas. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to 1 m tall and wide, with glossy dark green leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ayenia lingulata is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ayenia lingulata has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a deep green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ayenia lingulata is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Ayenia lingulata

Ayenia lingulata can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Ayenia lingulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ayenia lingulata?

Ayenia lingulata

What type of plant is Ayenia lingulata?

Shrub

Where is Ayenia lingulata native to?

Southwestern United States

Species in the Ayenia genus

Ayenia abutilifolia, Ayenia acalyphifolia, Ayenia acuminata, Ayenia aemulata, Ayenia aliculata, Ayenia angustifolia, Ayenia aprica, Ayenia ardua, Ayenia berlandieri, Ayenia blanchetiana, Ayenia boliviana, Ayenia cajalbanensis, Ayenia compacta, Ayenia conciliata, Ayenia cordifolia, Ayenia cordobensis, Ayenia cuatrecasae, Ayenia cubensis, Ayenia dentata, Ayenia donatica, Ayenia eliae, Ayenia erecta, Ayenia euphrasifolia, Ayenia fasciculata, Ayenia filiformis, Ayenia fruticosa, Ayenia glabra, Ayenia glabrescens, Ayenia hirta, Ayenia incallida, Ayenia insulicola, Ayenia jaliscana, Ayenia jussieui, Ayenia juzepczukii, Ayenia klugii, Ayenia krapovickasii, Ayenia laevigata, Ayenia latifolia, Ayenia limitaris, Ayenia lingulata, Ayenia luyensis, Ayenia magna, Ayenia mansfeldiana, Ayenia mastatalensis, Ayenia micrantha, Ayenia microphylla, Ayenia mirandae, Ayenia nervosa, Ayenia noblickii, Ayenia nummularia,

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

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