Status:
valid
Authors:
(Welw. ex Benth. & Hook.f.) R.D.Good
Source:
wcs
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 64(Suppl. 2): 9 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226138
Common Names
- Leptactina benguelensis
- Benguelensis Palm
- Palma Benguelensis
Synonyms
- Leptactina benguelensis benguelensis [unknown]
- Leptactina benguelensis pubescens Verdc. [valid]
- Leptactina heinsioides Hiern [valid]
- Leptactina lanceolata K.Schum. [valid]
- Leptactina tetraloba N.E.Br. [valid]
- Leptactina benguelensis glabra R.D.Good [valid]
- Heinsia benguelensis Welw. ex Benth. & Hook.f. [valid]
Description
Leptactina benguelensis (also called Benguela Sea Urchin, among many other common names) is a species of sea urchin of the family Echinothuriidae. It is found in the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean. It typically inhabits shallow waters, from the intertidal zone to a depth of about 20 m.
Uses & Benefits
Leptactina benguelensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leptactina benguelensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with 6 petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leptactina benguelensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny spot in well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in the fall.
Where to Find Leptactina benguelensis
Leptactina benguelensis can be found in the Benguela Province, Angola.
Leptactina benguelensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptactina benguelensis?
Leptactina benguelensis
What is the common name of Leptactina benguelensis?
Benguelensis Moss
What type of plant is Leptactina benguelensis?
Moss
Species in the Leptactina genus
Leptactina benguelensis,
Leptactina delagoensis,
Leptactina densiflora,
Leptactina epinyctios,
Leptactina euclinioides,
Leptactina formosa,
Leptactina gloeocalyx,
Leptactina involucrata,
Leptactina latifolia,
Leptactina laurentiana,
Leptactina liebrechtsiana,
Leptactina mannii,
Leptactina oxyloba,
Leptactina papyrophloea,
Leptactina platyphylla,
Leptactina polyneura,
Leptactina pretrophylax,
Leptactina prostrata,
Leptactina pynaertii,
Leptactina senegambica,
Leptactina tessmannii,
Leptactina angolensis,
Leptactina deblockiae,
Leptactina rheophytica,
Leptactina arborescens,
Leptactina congolana,
Leptactina papalis,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata,
Acranthera anamallica,
Acranthera athroophlebia,
Acranthera atropella,
Acranthera aurantiaca,
Acranthera axilliflora,
Acranthera bullata,
Acranthera capitata,
Acranthera ceylanica,
Acranthera didymocarpa,
Acranthera endertii,
Acranthera frutescens,
Acranthera grandiflora,
Acranthera hallieri,
Acranthera hirtostipula,
Acranthera involucrata,
Acranthera johannis-winkleri,
Acranthera lanceolata,
Acranthera longipes,
Acranthera longipetiolata,
Acranthera maculata,
Acranthera megaphylla,
Acranthera monantha,
Acranthera nieuwenhuisii,
Acranthera ophiorhizoides,
Acranthera parviflora,
Acranthera philippensis,
Acranthera ruttenii,
Acranthera salmonea,
Acranthera siamensis,
Acranthera siliquosa,
Acranthera simalurensis,
Acranthera sinensis,
Acranthera strigosa,
Acranthera tomentosa,
Acranthera variegata,
Acranthera velutinervia,
Acranthera yatesii,
Acranthera philippinensis,
Acranthera burmanica,
Acranthera virescens,
Acranthera hoangii,
Acranthera collina,
Acrobotrys discolor,
Acrosynanthus jamaicensis,
Acrosynanthus latifolius,
Acrosynanthus minor,
Acrosynanthus ovatus,
Acrosynanthus parvifolius,
Acrosynanthus revolutus,