Lepisanthes rubiginosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubiginosa
ID:
1222188
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Roxb.) Leenh.
Source:
tro
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Blumea 17: 82 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221526
Common Names
- Rubiginosa Lepisanthes
- Rubiginosa Lepisanthes
- Rubiginosa Lepisanthes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lepisanthes rubiginosa (also called rusty lepisanthes, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a creeping habit and small, oval-shaped leaves that are dark green in color. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Lepisanthes rubiginosa 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lepisanthes rubiginosa has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lepisanthes rubiginosa is a tropical shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, shady conditions and should be planted in a well-draining soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and keep the soil slightly moist. Fertilize the plant every few months with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Lepisanthes rubiginosa
Lepisanthes rubiginosa can be found in the tropical forests of India.
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-50009183: 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.