Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl. & K.Krause
Source:
tro
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 48: 557 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228237
Common Names
- Leptonychia densivenia
- Densivenia Leptonychia
- Densivenia Leptonychiae
Description
Leptonychia densivenia (also called 'Dense-flowered Leptonychia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with linear-lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to China and is found in forests, shrublands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Leptonychia densivenia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leptonychia densivenia has white flowers with yellow centers and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leptonychia densivenia is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Leptonychia densivenia
Leptonychia densivenia can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Leptonychia densivenia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptonychia densivenia?
Leptonychia densivenia
What type of plant is Leptonychia densivenia?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Leptonychia densivenia native to?
Mexico and Guatemala
Species in the Leptonychia genus
Leptonychia subtomentosa,
Leptonychia tessmannii,
Leptonychia youngii,
Leptonychia urophylla,
Leptonychia tokana,
Leptonychia caudata,
Leptonychia echinocarpa,
Leptonychia tenuipes,
Leptonychia chrysocarpa,
Leptonychia lasiogyne,
Leptonychia batangensis,
Leptonychia banahaensis,
Leptonychia bampsii,
Leptonychia mildbraedii,
Leptonychia pubescens,
Leptonychia parviflora,
Leptonychia pallidiflora,
Leptonychia multiflora,
Leptonychia kamerunensis,
Leptonychia macrantha,
Leptonychia longicuspidata,
Leptonychia lokundjensis,
Leptonychia ledermannii,
Leptonychia molundensis,
Leptonychia occidentalis,
Leptonychia pallida,
Leptonychia usambarensis,
Leptonychia urophylla,
Leptonychia lanceolata,
Leptonychia adolfi-friederici,
Leptonychia densivenia,
Leptonychia fernandopoana,
Leptonychia melanocarpa,
Leptonychia dewildei,
Leptonychia devillei,
Leptonychia semlikensis,
Leptonychia wagemansii,
Leptonychia mayumbensis,
Leptonychia brieyi,
Leptonychia moyesiae,
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,