Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Cusset
Source:
ksu
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 6: 272 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444235
Common Names
- Ledermanniella boloensis
- Boloensis Ledermanniella
- Boloensis's Ledermanniella
Description
Ledermanniella boloensis (also called Bolo Ledermanniella, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a low-growing habit and grows to a height of up to 10 cm (4 in). Its leaves are linear, narrow and have a pointed tip. It is found in grasslands, chaparral, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ledermanniella boloensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ledermanniella boloensis has small yellow flowers, with a single seed in each seed capsule. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ledermanniella boloensis is a low-growing, spreading perennial that grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Once established, this plant requires minimal care.
Where to Find Ledermanniella boloensis
Ledermanniella boloensis is native to tropical Africa.
Ledermanniella boloensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ledermanniella boloensis?
Ledermanniella boloensis
What is the common name of Ledermanniella boloensis?
Bolo ledermanniella
What is the natural habitat of Ledermanniella boloensis?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Ledermanniella genus
Ledermanniella minutissima,
Ledermanniella pusilla,
Ledermanniella tenax,
Ledermanniella schlechteri,
Ledermanniella sanagaensis,
Ledermanniella raynaliorum,
Ledermanniella ramosissima,
Ledermanniella nicolasii,
Ledermanniella musciformis,
Ledermanniella monandra,
Ledermanniella guineensis,
Ledermanniella fluitans,
Ledermanniella digitata,
Ledermanniella congolana,
Ledermanniella jaegeri,
Ledermanniella boloensis,
Ledermanniella bifurcata,
Ledermanniella batangensis,
Ledermanniella aloides,
Ledermanniella adamesii,
Ledermanniella abbayesii,
Ledermanniella bowlingii,
Ledermanniella thalloidea,
Ledermanniella maturiniana,
Ledermanniella linearifolia,
Ledermanniella letouzeyi,
Ledermanniella letestui,
Ledermanniella keayi,
Ledermanniella tenuifolia,
Ledermanniella warmingiana,
Ledermanniella onanae,
Ledermanniella prasina,
Ledermanniella pollardiana,
Ledermanniella bosii,
Ledermanniella lunda,
Species in the Podostemaceae family
Angolaea fluitans,
Apinagia aripecuruensis,
Apinagia arminensis,
Apinagia batrachifolia,
Apinagia boliviana,
Apinagia brevicaulis,
Apinagia crispa,
Apinagia digitata,
Apinagia dissecta,
Apinagia divaricata,
Apinagia fimbrifolia,
Apinagia flexuosa,
Apinagia fluitans,
Apinagia fucoides,
Apinagia gardneriana,
Apinagia glaziovii,
Apinagia goejei,
Apinagia guairaensis,
Apinagia guyanensis,
Apinagia hulkiana,
Apinagia itanensis,
Apinagia kochii,
Apinagia latifolia,
Apinagia leptophylla,
Apinagia longifolia,
Apinagia marowynensis,
Apinagia membranacea,
Apinagia minor,
Apinagia multibranchiata,
Apinagia parvifolia,
Apinagia petiolata,
Apinagia platystigma,
Apinagia pusilla,
Apinagia rangiferina,
Apinagia richardiana,
Apinagia ruppioides,
Apinagia spruceana,
Apinagia staheliana,
Apinagia surumuensis,
Apinagia tenuifolia,
Apinagia treslingiana,
Apinagia versteegiana,
Apinagia brejoagrestinensis,
Autana andersonii,
Castelnavia noveloi,
Castelnavia cuneifolia,
Castelnavia fimbriata,
Castelnavia fluitans,
Castelnavia lindmaniana,
Castelnavia monandra,