Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
gardneri
ID:
163214

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thwaites) K.Bremer

Source:
ipni

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 2(2): 124 (1982): (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162543

Common Names

  • Gardner's Lijndenia
  • Gardner's Lijndenia Plant
  • Gardner's Lijndenia Flower

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Synonyms

  • Memecylon gardneri Thwaites [unknown]
  • Memecylon thwaitesii Cogn. [unknown]

Description

Lijndenia gardneri (also called Gardner's Lijndenia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, and it grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lijndenia gardneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lijndenia gardneri is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lijndenia gardneri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers a moist, but not wet, soil.

Where to Find Lijndenia gardneri

Lijndenia gardneri can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Lijndenia gardneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lijndenia gardneri?

Lijndenia gardneri

What is the common name of Lijndenia gardneri?

Gardneri Fern

Where does Lijndenia gardneri grow?

Lijndenia gardneri is native to South America and grows in moist, shady areas.

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

George Henry Kendrick Thwaites (1812-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thwaites' in the authors string.
Kåre Bremer (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Bremer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:910837-1: Based on the initial data import