Lepisanthes erecta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erecta
ID:
446861
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thwaites) Leenh.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Blumea 17: 69 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000446193
Common Names
- Lepisanthes erecta
- Erecta Lepisanthes
- Lepisanthes
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- Sapindus erectus Hiern [unknown]
- Nephelium erectum Thwaites [unknown]
- Thraulococcus erectus Radlk. [unknown]
Description
Lepisanthes erecta (also called Erect Lepisanthes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen shrub growing up to 2 m tall. Its leaves are oblong and up to 10 cm long. Its flowers are white, with a tube up to 2 cm long.
Uses & Benefits
Lepisanthes erecta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its ability to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies. It is also known to help reduce soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lepisanthes erecta has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lepisanthes erecta is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be planted in a sunny or partially shaded area. It can be grown in both containers and in the ground. It is best to prune the stems regularly to keep the plant from becoming too tall.
Where to Find Lepisanthes erecta
Lepisanthes erecta is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Lepisanthes erecta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepisanthes erecta?
Lepisanthes erecta
What is the common name of Lepisanthes erecta?
Upright Lepisanthes
What is the family of Lepisanthes erecta?
Sapindaceae
Species in the Lepisanthes genus
Lepisanthes falcata, Lepisanthes erecta, Lepisanthes divaricata, Lepisanthes dictyophylla, Lepisanthes membranifolia, Lepisanthes burmanica, Lepisanthes ferruginea, Lepisanthes kinabaluensis, Lepisanthes amoena, Lepisanthes mixta, Lepisanthes banaensis, Lepisanthes aphanococca, Lepisanthes amplifolia, Lepisanthes bengalan, Lepisanthes alata, Lepisanthes andamanica, Lepisanthes ramiflora, Lepisanthes simplicifolia, Lepisanthes senegalensis, Lepisanthes tetraphylla, Lepisanthes multijuga, Lepisanthes unilocularis, Lepisanthes sambiranensis, Lepisanthes perrieri, Lepisanthes chrysotricha, Lepisanthes fruticosa, Lepisanthes browniana, Lepisanthes hainanensis, Lepisanthes basicardia, Lepisanthes rubiginosa, Lepisanthes cauliflora, Lepisanthes oligophylla,
Species in the Sapindaceae family
References
George Henry Kendrick Thwaites (1812-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thwaites' in the authors string.
Pieter Willem Leenhouts (1926-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leenh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:783492-1: Based on the initial data import