Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
andina
ID:
1411260

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tul.) Byng & Christenh.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.255555556. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423725



Common Names

  • Leonia andina
  • Andean Leonia
  • Andean Water Willow


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Description

Leonia andina (also called Andean Leonia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It grows to a height of around 1 meter and has a spreading habit. Its leaves are ovate to lanceolate in shape and are a glossy green in colour. The flowers are yellow and appear in clusters in the spring. The fruit is a yellow drupe which ripens in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Leonia andina is a shrub found in South America. It is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leonia andina has small, yellow flowers with a white center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leonia andina is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in summer or autumn.

Where to Find Leonia andina

Leonia andina is native to South America and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Leonia andina FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Leonia andina?

Leonia andina is native to the cloud forests of Peru and Ecuador.

What is the size of Leonia andina?

Leonia andina is a small plant, growing up to 10 cm in height.

What is the blooming season of Leonia andina?

Leonia andina blooms in the spring and summer months.

Species in the Leonia genus

Species in the Violaceae family

Agatea lecointei, Agatea longipedicellata, Agatea macrobotrys, Agatea pancheri, Agatea rufotomentosa, Agatea schlechteri, Agatea veillonii, Agatea violaris, Allexis batangae, Allexis cauliflora, Allexis obanensis, Allexis zygomorpha, Amphirrhox grandifolia, Amphirrhox longifolia, Anchietea exalata, Anchietea frangulifolia, Anchietea peruviana, Anchietea pyrifolia, Anchietea raimondii, Anchietea selloviana, Anchietea suma, Anchietea ferrucciae, Anchietea ballardii, Calyptrion arboreum, Calyptrion carthagenense, Calyptrion pubescens, Calyptrion volubile, Decorsella paradoxa, Fusispermum laxiflorum, Fusispermum minutiflorum, Fusispermum rubrolignosum, Hybanthopsis bahiensis, Hybanthus albus, Hybanthus austrocaledonicus, Hybanthus caledonicus, Hybanthus cymulosus, Hybanthus debilissimus, Hybanthus domingensis, Hybanthus durus, Hybanthus epacroides, Hybanthus galeottii, Hybanthus graminifolius, Hybanthus havanensis, Hybanthus heterosepalus, Hybanthus leptopus, Hybanthus leucanthus, Hybanthus micranthus, Hybanthus mossamedensis, Hybanthus paraguariensis, Hybanthus parviflorus,

References

Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Edmond Tulasne (1815-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tul.' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.