Status:
valid
Authors:
Cheek & Ameka
Source:
ksu
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 26: 214 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744133
Common Names
- Ledermanniella pollardiana
- Pollard's Ledermanniella
- Pollard's Impatiens
Description
Ledermanniella pollardiana (also called 'Pollard's Ledermanniella', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It is a low-growing plant with bright green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Ledermanniella pollardiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its flowers have a pleasant scent and can be used to make herbal teas and infusions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ledermanniella pollardiana is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed with a smooth surface. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single, slender stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ledermanniella pollardiana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Ledermanniella pollardiana
Ledermanniella pollardiana is native to South Africa.
Ledermanniella pollardiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ledermanniella pollardiana?
Ledermanniella pollardiana
What is the common name of Ledermanniella pollardiana?
Pollard's Ledermanniella
Where is Ledermanniella pollardiana found?
Ledermanniella pollardiana is found in Colombia and Venezuela.
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,