Letestuella tisserantii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tisserantii
ID:
444966
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Taylor
Source:
cmp
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 1: 57 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444298
Common Names
- Letestuella tisserantii
- Tisserantii Letestuella
- Tisserantii's Letestuella
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- Letestuella chevalieri G.Taylor [unknown]
Description
Letestuella tisserantii (also called 'Tisserant's Letestuella', 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
Letestuella tisserantii 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
Letestuella tisserantii 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
Letestuella tisserantii 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 Letestuella tisserantii
Letestuella tisserantii is native to the tropical rainforest of French Guiana.
Letestuella tisserantii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Letestuella tisserantii?
Letestuella tisserantii
What is the common name of Letestuella tisserantii?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Letestuella tisserantii?
Letestuella tisserantii is found in tropical rainforests of South America
Species in the Letestuella genus
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2495286: Based on the initial data import
George Taylor (1904-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Taylor' in the authors string.