Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elongata
ID:
891942

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton & P.Wilson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 16: 84 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891277



Common Names

  • Elongated Lunania
  • Lunania
  • Lunania Elongata


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Description

Lunania elongata (also called Elongate Lunania, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen perennial herb native to the Caribbean. It has a clumping habit and grows to a height of 1.5 meters. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Lunania elongata is a tropical plant that is grown for its ornamental foliage and flowers. The plant is often used as a ground cover or in containers. It is also used as a border plant in gardens and landscapes. The plant is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lunania elongata has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have a thin stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lunania elongata is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or summer.

Where to Find Lunania elongata

Lunania elongata can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,

References

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Percy Wilson (1879-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Wilson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:144630-2: Based on the initial data import