Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
versicolor
ID:
361600

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): 33 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360932

Common Names

  • Leptosiphonium Versicolor
  • Leptosiphonium
  • Versicolor

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Description

Leptosiphonium versicolor (also called Versicolor Leptosiphonium, among many other common names) is an annual herb with an erect stem, reaching up to 0.5 m in height. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines, and is found in tropical and subtropical regions in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leptosiphonium versicolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptosiphonium versicolor 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 versicolor 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 versicolor

Leptosiphonium versicolor is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Leptosiphonium versicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptosiphonium versicolor?

Leptosiphonium versicolor

What is the common name of Leptosiphonium versicolor?

Versicolor Leptosiphonium

What is the habitat of Leptosiphonium versicolor?

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:52152-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.