Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gilg) C.Cusset
Source:
cmp
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 14: 275 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444283
Common Names
- Ledermanniella warmingiana
- Warmingiana Ledermanniella
- Warmingiana's Ledermanniella
Synonyms
- Sphaerothylax warmingiana Gilg [unknown]
- Inversodicraea warmingiana Engl. [unknown]
Description
Ledermanniella warmingiana (also called 'Warming's Ledermanniella', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ledermanniella warmingiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ledermanniella warmingiana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ledermanniella warmingiana 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 warmingiana
Ledermanniella warmingiana is native to the tropical rainforest of French Guiana.
Ledermanniella warmingiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ledermanniella warmingiana?
Ledermanniella warmingiana
What is the common name of Ledermanniella warmingiana?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Ledermanniella warmingiana?
Ledermanniella warmingiana 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,