Levieria orientalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orientalis
ID:
444497
Status:
valid
Authors:
Philipson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Blumea 26: 379 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443829
Common Names
- Levieria orientalis
- Eastern levieria
- Levieria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Levieria orientalis (also called Oriental Levieria, 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
Levieria orientalis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain. It is also used as a food flavoring and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Levieria orientalis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and slender with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Levieria orientalis is a small shrub that grows in tropical climates. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.
Where to Find Levieria orientalis
Levieria orientalis can be found in the Mediterranean.
Levieria orientalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Levieria orientalis?
Levieria orientalis
What type of plant is Levieria orientalis?
Evergreen shrub
Where does Levieria orientalis grow?
East Africa
Species in the Levieria genus
Species in the Monimiaceae family
Austromatthaea elegans, Carnegieodoxa eximia, Decarydendron helenae, Decarydendron lamii, Decarydendron perrieri, Decarydendron ranomafanense, Ephippiandra domatiata, Ephippiandra madagascariensis, Ephippiandra masoalensis, Ephippiandra microphylla, Ephippiandra myrtoidea, Ephippiandra perrieri, Ephippiandra tsaratanensis, Faika villosa, Grazielanthus arkeocarpus, Hedycarya alternifolia, Hedycarya angustifolia, Hedycarya aragoensis, Hedycarya arborea, Hedycarya badaunii, Hedycarya chrysophylla, Hedycarya cupulata, Hedycarya denticulata, Hedycarya dorstenioides, Hedycarya engleriana, Hedycarya erythrocarpa, Hedycarya loxocarya, Hedycarya neoebudica, Hedycarya parvifolia, Hedycarya perbracteolata, Hedycarya rivularis, Hedycarya symplocoides, Hedycarya baudouinii, Hemmantia webbii, Hennecartia omphalandra, Hortonia floribunda, Hortonia ovalifolia, Hortonia angustifolia, Kairoa suberosa, Kairoa endressiana, Kairoa villosa, Kairoa cromeana, Kibara royenii, Kibara roemeri, Kibara rosselensis, Kibara shungolensis, Kibara sleumeri, Kibara sudestensis, Kibara warenensis, Kibara versteeghii,
References
William Philipson (1911-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Philipson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:582007-1: Based on the initial data import