Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
floridana
ID:
1073009

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chapm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Fl. South. U.S. : 428 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001072347



Common Names

  • Leitneria floridana
  • Leitneria floridano
  • Leitneria floridanos


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Description

Leitneria floridana (also called Florida Leitneria, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the United States. It has small, white flowers and small, leathery leaves. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leitneria floridana is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and ulcers. It is also used in the production of essential oils, which are used in aromatherapy and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leitneria floridana has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leitneria floridana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Leitneria floridana

Leitneria floridana is native to North America and can be found in moist woods and swamps.

Species in the Leitneria genus

Species in the Simaroubaceae family

Ailanthus vietnamensis, Ailanthus altissima, Ailanthus excelsus, Ailanthus fordii, Ailanthus integrifolia, Ailanthus triphysa, Amaroria soulameoides, Brucea antidysenterica, Brucea bruceadelpha, Brucea guineensis, Brucea javanica, Brucea macrocarpa, Brucea mollis, Brucea tenuifolia, Brucea tonkinensis, Brucea trichotoma, Castela calcicola, Castela coccinea, Castela depressa, Castela emoryi, Castela erecta, Castela galapageia, Castela jacquiniifolia, Castela leonis, Castela macrophylla, Castela peninsularis, Castela polyandra, Castela retusa, Castela spinosa, Castela stewartii, Castela tortuosa, Castela tweediei, Castela victorinii, Eurycoma apiculata, Eurycoma harmandiana, Eurycoma longifolia, Gymnostemon zaizou, Homalolepis salubris, Homalolepis suaveolens, Homalolepis subcymosa, Homalolepis suffruticosa, Homalolepis tocantina, Homalolepis warmingiana, Homalolepis arenaria, Homalolepis cavalcantei, Homalolepis cuneata, Homalolepis docensis, Homalolepis floribunda, Homalolepis insignis, Homalolepis intermedia,

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