Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cymosa
ID:
446001

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. Bras. 2: 88 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445333



Common Names

  • Cymosa Reed
  • Leonia Cymosa
  • Cymosa Marsh Grass


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Synonyms

  • Steudelia cymosa Mart. [unknown]
  • Amphirrhox sprucei (Eichler) Macbride ex Baehni & Weib. [unknown]
  • Gloeospermum sprucei Eichler [unknown]

Description

Leonia cymosa (also called Cymose Leonia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with long, narrow, pointed leaves. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is found in wet, shady areas such as rainforests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Leonia cymosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leonia cymosa has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leonia cymosa is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is the easiest and most reliable method of propagation.

Where to Find Leonia cymosa

Leonia cymosa can be found in the Philippines.

Leonia cymosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leonia cymosa?

Leonia cymosa

What is the family of Leonia cymosa?

Acanthaceae

What is the common name of Leonia cymosa?

Cymose leon

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,