Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
balansae
ID:
1263955

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Kosterm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 48: 832 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263293



Common Names

  • Balansa Clover
  • Balansa's Clover
  • Balansa's Trefoil


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Description

Lethedon balansae (also called Balansa's Lethedon, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lethedon balansae is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lethedon balansae has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lethedon balansae is a hardy shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Lethedon balansae

Lethedon balansae can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Lethedon balansae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lethedon balansae?

Lethedon balansae

What is the common name of Lethedon balansae?

Balansae Lethedon

What is the natural habitat of Lethedon balansae?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

Species in the Thymelaeaceae family

Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50207447: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.