Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptophylla
ID:
1039744

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Guillaumin) L.A.S.Johnson & B.G.Briggs

Source:
tro

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 70: 176 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001039082



Common Names

  • Virotia leptophylla
  • Leptophylla Virotia
  • Leptophylla Virotia


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Description

Virotia leptophylla (also called Slender-leaved virotia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. The fruit is yellow and has a hooked spine. It grows in dry, open forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Virotia leptophylla is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas and is known for its attractive foliage and showy flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Virotia leptophylla has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Virotia leptophylla is a small evergreen shrub native to the western United States. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Virotia leptophylla

Virotia leptophylla is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Species in the Proteaceae family

Acidonia microcarpa, Adenanthos acanthophyllus, Adenanthos apiculatus, Adenanthos argyreus, Adenanthos barbigerus, Adenanthos cacomorphus, Adenanthos cuneatus, Adenanthos cunninghamii, Adenanthos cygnorum, Adenanthos detmoldii, Adenanthos dobagii, Adenanthos dobsonii, Adenanthos drummondii, Adenanthos ellipticus, Adenanthos eyrei, Adenanthos filifolius, Adenanthos flavidiflorus, Adenanthos forrestii, Adenanthos glabrescens, Adenanthos gracilipes, Adenanthos ileticos, Adenanthos intermedius, Adenanthos intricatus, Adenanthos labillardierei, Adenanthos linearis, Adenanthos macropodianus, Adenanthos meisneri, Adenanthos obovatus, Adenanthos oreophilus, Adenanthos pamelus, Adenanthos pungens, Adenanthos sericeus, Adenanthos strictus, Adenanthos teges, Adenanthos terminalis, Adenanthos velutinus, Adenanthos venosus, Agastachys odorata, Alloxylon brachycarpum, Alloxylon flammeum, Alloxylon pinnatum, Alloxylon wickhamii, Athertonia diversifolia, Aulax cancellata, Aulax pallasia, Aulax umbellata, Austromuellera trinervia, Austromuellera valida, Banksia acanthopoda, Banksia acuminata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100363517: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.
Barbara G. Briggs (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Briggs' in the authors string.