Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
leandrii
ID:
1224377

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hochr.) L.C.Barnett

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 10: 75 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001223715



Common Names

  • Helmiopsiella leandrii
  • Leandri's Helmiopsiella
  • Leandrii Helmiopsiella


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Description

Helmiopsiella leandrii (also called Helmiopsiella, among many other common names) is a shrubby evergreen native to Madagascar. It has leathery leaves and produces small white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Helmiopsiella leandrii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Helmiopsiella leandrii are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helmiopsiella leandrii is a perennial shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings, which should be taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be planted in moist soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Helmiopsiella leandrii

Helmiopsiella leandrii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America and can be found in the countries of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50039101: Based on the initial data import
Bénédict Pierre Georges Hochreutiner (1873-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochr.' in the authors string.
Lisa Ceryle Barnett (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.C.Barnett' in the authors string.