Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
1141816

Status:
valid

Authors:
Keay

Source:
tro

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 9: 264 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001141154



Common Names

  • Leptonychia occidentalis
  • Western Leptonychia
  • Western False Buttonweed


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Description

Leptonychia occidentalis (also called Western leptonychia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, lowland forests. It has a straight stem and a dense, rounded crown with small, leathery leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Leptonychia occidentalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties as it is known to have anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leptonychia occidentalis is white and daisy-like, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptonychia occidentalis is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub that can reach heights of up to 10 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they reach a height of 8-10 inches.

Where to Find Leptonychia occidentalis

Leptonychia occidentalis is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.

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,