Lepisanthes fruticosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fruticosa
ID:
1039319
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Roxb.) Leenh.
Source:
tro
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Blumea xvii. 76 (1969).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001038657
Common Names
- Lepisanthes fruticosa
- Shrubby Lepisanthes
- Shrubby Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lepisanthes fruticosa (also called Fruticose Lepisanthes, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Central America and the Caribbean. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Lepisanthes fruticosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lepisanthes fruticosa has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, heart-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lepisanthes fruticosa is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Lepisanthes fruticosa
Lepisanthes fruticosa can be found in Central America, northern South America, and the Caribbean islands.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100362110: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Pieter Willem Leenhouts (1926-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leenh.' in the authors string.