Leionema ellipticum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Paul G.Wilson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 12: 273 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000442985
Common Names
- Leionema Ellipticum
- Elliptic Leionema
- Elliptic Loosestrife
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leionema ellipticum (also called Ellipticum 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 ellipticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a hedge plant, and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leionema ellipticum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leionema ellipticum is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Leionema ellipticum
Leionema ellipticum can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.
Leionema ellipticum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leionema ellipticum?
Leionema ellipticum
What is the common name of Leionema ellipticum?
Elliptic Leionema
What is the family of Leionema ellipticum?
Rutaceae
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
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1003744-1: Based on the initial data import