Status:
valid
Authors:
(K.Schum.) Bremek. & Nann.-Bremek.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Verh. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch., Afd. Natuurk., Sect. 2 , 45(1): 32 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360911
Common Names
- Garckeanum Leptosiphonium
- Garckeanum Daisy
- Garckeanum Wandflower
Description
Leptosiphonium garckeanum (also called Garcke's Leptosiphonium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to tropical Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, forests, and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Leptosiphonium garckeanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leptosiphonium garckeanum has small white flowers with yellow centers, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leptosiphonium garckeanum is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division can be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Leptosiphonium garckeanum
Leptosiphonium garckeanum is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Leptosiphonium garckeanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptosiphonium garckeanum?
Leptosiphonium garckeanum
What is the common name of Leptosiphonium garckeanum?
Garcke's Leptosiphonium
What is the natural habitat of Leptosiphonium garckeanum?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Leptosiphonium genus
Leptosiphonium gloeocalyx,
Leptosiphonium aruense,
Leptosiphonium vestitum,
Leptosiphonium garckeanum,
Leptosiphonium guppyi,
Leptosiphonium papuanum,
Leptosiphonium potamoxenos,
Leptosiphonium stricklandii,
Leptosiphonium forbesii,
Leptosiphonium versicolor,
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,