Leionema ceratogynum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.G.Walsh
Source:
ksu
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Telopea 10: 805 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000442975
Common Names
- Leionema Ceratogynum
- Ceratogynum Leionema
- Ceratogynum Loosestrife
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leionema ceratogynum (also called Ceratogynum Leionema, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Leionema ceratogynum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leionema ceratogynum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leionema ceratogynum can be propagated from stem cuttings or from seed. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a sterile, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location. Water regularly and keep the soil moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Leionema ceratogynum
Leionema ceratogynum can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.
Leionema ceratogynum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leionema ceratogynum?
Leionema ceratogynum
What is the common name of Leionema ceratogynum?
Ceratogynum
What is the natural habitat of Leionema ceratogynum?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
Species in the Leionema genus
Leionema ceratogynum, Leionema scopulinum, Leionema ellipticum, Leionema ambiens, Leionema bilobum, Leionema carruthersii, Leionema coxii, Leionema dentatum, Leionema diosmeum, Leionema elatius, Leionema equestre, Leionema gracile, Leionema hillebrandii, Leionema lachnaeoides, Leionema lamprophyllum, Leionema microphyllum, Leionema montanum, Leionema nudum, Leionema obtusifolium, Leionema oldfieldii, Leionema phylicifolium, Leionema ralstonii, Leionema rotundifolium, Leionema viridiflorum, Leionema sympetalum,
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,
References
Neville Grant Walsh (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.G.Walsh' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77065823-1: Based on the initial data import