Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
vestitum
ID:
361578

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl.) 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-0000360910

Common Names

  • Vestitum Leptosiphonium
  • Vestitum Daisy
  • Vestitum Wandflower

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Description

Leptosiphonium vestitum (also called Clothed 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 vestitum 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 vestitum 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 vestitum 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 vestitum

Leptosiphonium vestitum is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Leptosiphonium vestitum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptosiphonium vestitum?

Leptosiphonium vestitum

What is the common name of Leptosiphonium vestitum?

Clothed Leptosiphonium

What is the natural habitat of Leptosiphonium vestitum?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' 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:52153-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.