Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
leonense
ID:
1084638

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hutch. & Dalziel

Source:
tro

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Trop. Afr. 1: 73 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083976

Common Names

  • Kolobopetalum leonense
  • Leonense Kolobopetalum
  • Kolobopetalum

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Description

Kolobopetalum leonense (also called Leonense Kolobopetalum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has a rounded shape and its leaves are composed of three leaflets. It grows in tropical dry and moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Kolobopetalum leonense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in parks and gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kolobopetalum leonense is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.

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Where to Find Kolobopetalum leonense

Kolobopetalum leonense is native to tropical Africa, India, and Southeast Asia. It can be found in moist forests, along streams, and in other wet areas.

Species in the Menispermaceae family

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References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20600660: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
John McEwan Dalziel (1872-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalziel' in the authors string.