Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
quangensis
ID:
444945

Status:
valid

Authors:
Warm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Kongel. Danske Vidensk. Selsk. Skr., Naturvidensk. Math. Afh. , ser. 6, 9: 147 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444277



Common Names

  • Leiothylax quangensis
  • Quangensis Leiothylax
  • Quangensis's Leiothylax


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Synonyms

  • Leiocarpodicraea quangensis Engl. [unknown]
  • Leiothylax edeensis Engl. [unknown]
  • Leiothylax buesgenii Warm. ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Leiocarpodicraea edeensis Engl. [unknown]
  • Leiocarpodicraea buesgenii Engl. [unknown]
  • Dicraeia quangensis Engl. [unknown]

Description

Leiothylax quangensis (also called 'Quang's Leiothylax', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with small, white flowers. It is native to Vietnam and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leiothylax quangensis 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Leiothylax quangensis var. longifolia Hauman

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leiothylax quangensis 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

Leiothylax quangensis 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 Leiothylax quangensis

Leiothylax quangensis is native to the tropical rainforest of French Guiana.

Leiothylax quangensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leiothylax quangensis?

Leiothylax quangensis

What is the common name of Leiothylax quangensis?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Leiothylax quangensis?

Leiothylax quangensis is found in tropical rainforests of South America

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,