Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scopulinum
ID:
443651

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


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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.

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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 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.
Bryony Maree Horton (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.M.Horton' in the authors string.