Leptactina congolana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
congolana
ID:
1330054
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Robbr.) De Block
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Taxon 64: 91 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342508
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leptactina congolana (also called Congolese Leptactina, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has a clumping habit and grows to a height of up to 30 cm. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is found in grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Leptactina congolana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leptactina congolana is a white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a green stem with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leptactina congolana is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It is also possible to propagate from stem cuttings.
Where to Find Leptactina congolana
Leptactina congolana can be found in the Congo region of Africa.
Leptactina congolana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptactina congolana?
Leptactina congolana
What is the natural habitat of Leptactina congolana?
Leptactina congolana is found in tropical and subtropical forests of Africa.
What is the flowering period of Leptactina congolana?
Leptactina congolana typically flowers from April to June.
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,
References
Petra De Block: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Block' in the authors string.
Elmar Robbrecht (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Robbr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77147253-1: Based on the initial data import