Leonia sclerophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cuatrec.) Byng & Christenh.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.255555556. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423752
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leonia sclerophylla (also called 'Leathery-leaved Leonia', among many other common names) is a small shrub with obovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Peru and is found in dry and semi-dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Leonia sclerophylla has been used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antiseptic. It can also be used as a food source and for making rope.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leonia sclerophylla has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leonia sclerophylla 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 sclerophylla
Leonia sclerophylla is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in countries such as Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.
Leonia sclerophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leonia sclerophylla?
Leonia sclerophylla
What is the common name of Leonia sclerophylla?
Leonia
What type of plant is Leonia sclerophylla?
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.
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77184001-1: Based on the initial data import