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
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.
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 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,