Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
rotundifolia
ID:
446840

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lag.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Pl. : 19 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000446172



Common Names

  • Lafuentea rotundifolia
  • Rotundifolia Lafuentea
  • Lafuentea


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Synonyms

  • Durieura spicata Mérat [unknown]

Description

Lafuentea rotundifolia (also called Round-Leaved Lafuentea, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has small, round leaves and grows in dry, sandy soils. It is often found in fields, roadsides, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lafuentea rotundifolia is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and rheumatism. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to make a herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lafuentea rotundifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, round-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lafuentea rotundifolia can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Divide the clumps in early spring and replant in a well-drained soil. Water regularly and keep in a sunny spot.

Where to Find Lafuentea rotundifolia

Lafuentea rotundifolia is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Lafuentea rotundifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lafuentea rotundifolia?

Lafuentea rotundifolia

What is the common name of Lafuentea rotundifolia?

Round-leaved Lafuentea

What is the family of Lafuentea rotundifolia?

Plantaginaceae

Species in the Lafuentea genus

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Mariano Lagasca (1776-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lag.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804129-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].