Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
benguelensis
ID:
226808

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-110885: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.
Ronald Good (1896-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.D.Good' in the authors string.