Leonia triandra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 27: 77 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445329
Common Names
- Triandra Reed
- Leonia Triandra
- Triandra Marsh Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leonia triandra (also called Three-stamen 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 triandra 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 triandra has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leonia triandra 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 triandra
Leonia triandra can be found in the Philippines.
Leonia triandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leonia triandra?
Leonia triandra
What is the family of Leonia triandra?
Acanthaceae
What is the common name of Leonia triandra?
Tropical 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,
References
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:137356-2: Based on the initial data import