Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
pilosa
ID:
1043229

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.A.Schrad. & W.R.Graves

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Castanea 76: 333 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042567



Common Names

  • Leitneria pilosa
  • Hairy Leitneria
  • Hairy Liverwort


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Description

Leitneria pilosa (also called Hairy Leitneria, among many other common names) is a tropical, evergreen shrub native to South America. It has fragrant, white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It is found in tropical forests and is often used as a garden ornamental.

Uses & Benefits

Leitneria pilosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a source of timber for furniture and other wood products.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Leitneria pilosa sub. ozarkana J.A.Schrad. & W.R.Graves

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leitneria pilosa has small, white flowers with 6 petals and 6 stamens. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons, a short stem and two small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leitneria pilosa is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the United States. It is easily propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water or fertilizer.

Where to Find Leitneria pilosa

Leitneria pilosa is native to Central and South America, and is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia.

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,

References

James A. Schrader (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.A.Schrad.' in the authors string.
William R. Graves (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Graves' in the authors string.