Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
falcata
ID:
1411270

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hekking) Byng & Christenh.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.255555556. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423735



Common Names

  • Leonia falcata
  • Falcate Leonia
  • Falcate Water Willow


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Description

Leonia falcata (also called Sickle-leaf 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 falcata 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

The flower of Leonia falcata is a white, five-petaled bloom with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leonia falcata is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to tropical Africa. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Leonia falcata

Leonia falcata is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Leonia falcata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leonia falcata?

Leonia falcata

What is the common name of Leonia falcata?

Leonia

What type of plant is Leonia falcata?

Shrub

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.
William Henri Alphonse Maria Hekking (1930-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hekking' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.