Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Species:
linifolia
ID:
1022828

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miers) Benth. & Hook.f.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. [Bentham & Hooker f.] 2(2): 909. 1876.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001022166



Common Names

  • Leptoglossis linifolia
  • Linear-leaved Leptoglossis
  • Linear-leaved Leptoglossis


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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptoglossis linifolia has white 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptoglossis linifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Leptoglossis linifolia

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

Species in the Solanaceae family

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import