Tiliacora leonardii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leonardii
ID:
1084618
Status:
valid
Authors:
Troupin
Source:
tro
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 19: 411 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083956
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tiliacora leonardii (also called 'Leonardii Tiliacora' and 'Leonardii Sea Whip', among many other common names) is a species of soft coral found in the Indo-Pacific region. It is a colonial species with a cylindrical, whip-like body and a yellow-brown color. It is found in shallow waters, often in coral reefs and lagoons.
Uses & Benefits
Tiliacora leonardii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves can be used as a natural dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tiliacora leonardii are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, green leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tiliacora leonardii is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination occurs. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Tiliacora leonardii
Tiliacora leonardii 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 Tiliacora genus
Tiliacora australiana, Tiliacora gossweileri, Tiliacora lehmbachii, Tiliacora laurentii, Tiliacora laevifolia, Tiliacora kenyensis, Tiliacora bequaertii, Tiliacora insularis, Tiliacora gabonensis, Tiliacora funifera, Tiliacora ealaensis, Tiliacora louisii, Tiliacora triandra, Tiliacora ovalis, Tiliacora nigerica, Tiliacora tisserantii, Tiliacora chrysobotrya, Tiliacora pynaertii, Tiliacora acuminata, Tiliacora klaineana, Tiliacora macrophylla, Tiliacora odorata, Tiliacora sebicea, Tiliacora latifolia, Tiliacora leonardii, Tiliacora dielsiana, Tiliacora dinklagei, Tiliacora leonensis,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20600593: Based on the initial data import
Georges M.D.J. Troupin (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Troupin' in the authors string.