Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
papuanum
ID:
361582

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Moore) 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-0000360914

Common Names

  • Leptosiphonium Papuanum
  • Leptosiphonium
  • Papuanum

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Description

Leptosiphonium papuanum (also called Papuan 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 papuanum 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 papuanum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptosiphonium papuanum 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 papuanum

Leptosiphonium papuanum is native to Papua New Guinea. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, meadows, and marshes.

Leptosiphonium papuanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptosiphonium papuanum?

Leptosiphonium papuanum

What is the common name of Leptosiphonium papuanum?

Papuanum Leptosiphonium

What is the habitat of Leptosiphonium papuanum?

Dry, sandy soils

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,

References

Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' in the authors string.
Neeltje Elizabeth Nannenga-Bremekamp (1916-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nann.-Bremek.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:52148-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.