Status:
valid
Authors:
B.M.Horton & Crayn
Source:
ksu
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Telopea 10: 815 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000442983
Common Names
- Leionema Scopulinum
- Scopulinum Leionema
- Scopulinum Loosestrife
Description
Leionema scopulinum (also called Scopulinum 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 scopulinum 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 scopulinum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leionema scopulinum 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 scopulinum
Leionema scopulinum can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.
Leionema scopulinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leionema scopulinum?
Leionema scopulinum
What is the common name of Leionema scopulinum?
Scopulinum
What is the natural habitat of Leionema scopulinum?
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
Darren M. Crayn: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Crayn' in the authors string.