Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Species:
acutiloba
ID:
1022817

Status:
valid

Authors:
(I.M.Johnst.) Hunz. & Subils

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Lorentzia 3: 17. 1979

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001022155



Common Names

  • Leptoglossis acutiloba
  • Sharp-lobed Leptoglossis
  • Sharp-toothed Leptoglossis


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Description

Leptoglossis acutiloba (also called 'Leptoglossis', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are lobed and its flowers are white and yellow. It is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leptoglossis acutiloba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat fever and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptoglossis acutiloba has bright yellow flowers with yellow throats and long, narrow seed pods. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Where to Find Leptoglossis acutiloba

Leptoglossis acutiloba is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.

Species in the Solanaceae family

References

Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.
Armando Theodoro Hunziker (1919-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hunz.' in the authors string.
Rosa Subils (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Subils' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import