Status:
valid
Authors:
Nees
Source:
wcvp
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Lepidagath. Illustr. Monogr. 35 (-36). 1841 [15 Jan-15 Mar 1841] ; addit. publ.: Nov. Actorum Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 19(suppl. 2): LI-LII. Apr 1841.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423968
Common Names
- Lepidagathis Ceylanica
- Ceylanica's Lepidagathis
- Lepidagathis's Ceylanica
Description
Lepidagathis ceylanica (also called Ceylon Lepidagathis, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to tropical Asia. It is an evergreen shrub growing up to 3 meters tall. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white. It is found in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Lepidagathis ceylanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lepidagathis ceylanica is a small, white flower with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepidagathis ceylanica can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is dormant. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until they have taken root. Once the divisions have taken root, they should be kept in a warm, sunny location. The plant should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Lepidagathis ceylanica
Lepidagathis ceylanica is native to Sri Lanka and can be found in the central regions of the country.
Lepidagathis ceylanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepidagathis ceylanica?
Lepidagathis ceylanica
What is the common name of Lepidagathis ceylanica?
Ceylon Lepidagathis
What is the natural habitat of Lepidagathis ceylanica?
Lepidagathis ceylanica is found in moist forests and grasslands of Sri Lanka
Species in the Lepidagathis genus
Lepidagathis spinosa,
Lepidagathis walkeriana,
Lepidagathis spicifer,
Lepidagathis backeri,
Lepidagathis bandraensis,
Lepidagathis barberi,
Lepidagathis billardiereana,
Lepidagathis ceylainca,
Lepidagathis brevispica,
Lepidagathis armata,
Lepidagathis cambodiana,
Lepidagathis cataractae,
Lepidagathis alopecuroides,
Lepidagathis angustifolia,
Lepidagathis anobrya,
Lepidagathis appendiculata,
Lepidagathis chariensis,
Lepidagathis amaranthoides,
Lepidagathis dulcis,
Lepidagathis epacridea,
Lepidagathis eriocephala,
Lepidagathis eucephala,
Lepidagathis eugeniifolia,
Lepidagathis dispar,
Lepidagathis fischeri,
Lepidagathis staurogynoides,
Lepidagathis falcata,
Lepidagathis chlorostachya,
Lepidagathis cinerea,
Lepidagathis clarkei,
Lepidagathis clavata,
Lepidagathis cristata,
Lepidagathis dissimilis,
Lepidagathis dahomensis,
Lepidagathis collina,
Lepidagathis palawanensis,
Lepidagathis pallescens,
Lepidagathis papuana,
Lepidagathis parviflora,
Lepidagathis psilantha,
Lepidagathis peniculifera,
Lepidagathis plantaginea,
Lepidagathis pobeguinii,
Lepidagathis tenuis,
Lepidagathis glandulosa,
Lepidagathis thorelii,
Lepidagathis thymifolia,
Lepidagathis thyrsiflora,
Lepidagathis tisserantii,
Lepidagathis oubanguiensis,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,