Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
maturiniana
ID:
444919

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beentje

Source:
ksu

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. E. Africa , Podostemac.: 6 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444251



Common Names

  • Ledermanniella maturiniana
  • Maturiniana Ledermanniella
  • Maturiniana's Ledermanniella


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Description

Ledermanniella maturiniana (also called Maturin's Ledermanniella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and is native to the tropical regions of Africa. It typically grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ledermanniella maturiniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ledermanniella maturiniana has white to pinkish-purple flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and smooth. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ledermanniella maturiniana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Ledermanniella maturiniana

Ledermanniella maturiniana is native to tropical Africa.

Ledermanniella maturiniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ledermanniella maturiniana?

Ledermanniella maturiniana

What is the common name of Ledermanniella maturiniana?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Ledermanniella maturiniana?

Ledermanniella maturiniana is found in tropical rainforests of South America

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,