Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
acuta
ID:
444526

Status:
valid

Authors:
Forman

Source:
ksu

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 27: 276 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443858



Common Names

  • Legnephora acuta
  • Acuta Legnephora
  • Legnephora Acuta


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Description

Legnephora acuta (also called Acute Legnephora, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It can grow up to 3 meters tall and has small white flowers. Its native habitat is in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Legnephora acuta is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Legnephora acuta is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Legnephora acuta is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can also be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Legnephora acuta

Legnephora acuta can be found in tropical Africa.

Legnephora acuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Legnephora acuta?

Legnephora acuta

Where does Legnephora acuta grow?

Legnephora acuta grows in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

What is the common name of Legnephora acuta?

Legnephora acuta is commonly known as the Sharp-leaved Legnephora.

Species in the Menispermaceae family

Abuta acutifolia, Abuta antioquiana, Abuta aristeguietae, Abuta barbata, Abuta brevifolia, Abuta bullata, Abuta candollei, Abuta chiapasensis, Abuta chocoensis, Abuta colombiana, Abuta dwyeriana, Abuta fluminum, Abuta grandifolia, Abuta grisebachii, Abuta imene, Abuta longa, Abuta mycetandra, Abuta obovata, Abuta pahni, Abuta panamensis, Abuta panurensis, Abuta platyphylla, Abuta racemosa, Abuta rufescens, Abuta sandwithiana, Abuta seemannii, Abuta selloana, Abuta solimoesensis, Abuta soukupii, Abuta spicata, Abuta steyermarkii, Abuta vaupesensis, Abuta velutina, Albertisia apiculata, Albertisia capituliflora, Albertisia cordifolia, Albertisia crassa, Albertisia cuneata, Albertisia delagoensis, Albertisia exelliana, Albertisia ferruginea, Albertisia glabra, Albertisia laurifolia, Albertisia mangenotii, Albertisia mecistophylla, Albertisia megacarpa, Albertisia papuana, Albertisia porcata, Albertisia puberula, Albertisia scandens,