Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
salehi
ID:
223611

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pabst

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Anais 15 Congr. Soc. Bot. Brasil 110. 1967

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222940



Common Names

  • Lankesterella salehi
  • Salehi's Lankesterella
  • Salehi False Foxglove


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Description

Lankesterella salehi (also called Salehi's starwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that typically grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to the Americas and is found in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams. It has small, star-shaped flowers with white petals and yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Lankesterella salehi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White or yellowish-white, fragrant, with 5 petals, about 2 cm in diameter. Seed: Brown, ovoid, about 2.5 mm in diameter. Seedlings: Cotyledons obovate, about 4 mm long, 2 mm wide, apex rounded.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lankesterella salehi is a small, herbaceous perennial that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division is the easiest and quickest way to propagate this plant. Simply divide the clumps of plants in the spring or fall and replant in new locations. Seeds can be sown in the spring in a moist, shady area. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until they germinate.

Where to Find Lankesterella salehi

Lankesterella salehi is native to West Africa. It is found in tropical rainforests and is available from nurseries and garden centers.

Lankesterella salehi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lankesterella salehi?

Lankesterella salehi

What type of plant is Lankesterella salehi?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae

Where is Lankesterella salehi native to?

It is native to tropical Africa

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

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