Ledermanniella tenuifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuifolia
ID:
444927
Status:
valid
Authors:
(G.Taylor) C.Cusset
Source:
ksu
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 14: 275 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444259
Common Names
- Ledermanniella tenuifolia
- Tenuifolia Ledermanniella
- Tenuifolia's Ledermanniella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Inversodicraea tenuifolia G.Taylor [unknown]
Description
Ledermanniella tenuifolia (also called African Violet, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white, star-shaped flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ledermanniella tenuifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ledermanniella tenuifolia 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ledermanniella tenuifolia 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 tenuifolia
Ledermanniella tenuifolia is native to the tropical rainforest of French Guiana.
Ledermanniella tenuifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ledermanniella tenuifolia?
Ledermanniella tenuifolia
What is the common name of Ledermanniella tenuifolia?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Ledermanniella tenuifolia?
Ledermanniella tenuifolia 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,
References
George Taylor (1904-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Taylor' in the authors string.
Colette Cusset (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Cusset' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:688336-1: Based on the initial data import