Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
nepalensis
ID:
918672

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Adhikari, R.P.Chaudhary & Ghimire

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Blumea 55: 162 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918007



Common Names

  • Leptopus Nepalensis
  • Nepalensis Leptopus
  • Nepalese Leptopus


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Description

Leptopus nepalensis (also called Nepalese leptopus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Nepal. It has small, white flowers and grows in sunny, dry areas. It is often found in grasslands, woodlands, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leptopus nepalensis is a small shrub with fragrant white flowers. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptopus nepalensis has small, white, bell-shaped flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptopus nepalensis is a tropical epiphytic orchid that can be grown in a potting mix of bark and perlite. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a humid environment.

Where to Find Leptopus nepalensis

Leptopus nepalensis can be found in the tropical forests of Nepal.

Species in the Leptopus genus

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-463387: Based on the initial data import
R.P. Chaudhary: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.P.Chaudhary' in the authors string.
Binaya Adhikari: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Adhikari' in the authors string.
Sita R. Ghimire: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ghimire' in the authors string.