Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
menziesii
ID:
226858

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 416 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226188



Common Names

  • Leptoceras menziesii
  • Menzies' Palm
  • Menzies' Leaf Palm


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Synonyms

  • Leptoceras macrophylla Lindl. [unknown]
  • Leptoceras oblonga Lindl. [unknown]
  • Caladenia macrophylla R.Br. [unknown]
  • Caladenia menziesii R.Br. [unknown]
  • Caladenia menziesii alba Guilf. [unknown]

Description

Leptoceras menziesii (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has a rosette of leaves and white flowers. It grows in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Leptoceras menziesii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and produces small, colorful flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptoceras menziesii has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptoceras menziesii is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division of the root ball. Cultivation requires a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is best to keep the soil consistently moist, but not soggy.

Where to Find Leptoceras menziesii

Leptoceras menziesii can be found in the Solomon Islands.

Leptoceras menziesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptoceras menziesii?

Leptoceras menziesii

What is the common name of Leptoceras menziesii?

Menzies' Tree Fern

What is the natural habitat of Leptoceras menziesii?

Mountain rainforest

Species in the Leptoceras genus

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-110935: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.