Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longipedicellata
ID:
361380

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas C: 300. 1895

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360712

Common Names

  • Lefebvrea longipedicellata
  • Long-stalked Lefebvrea
  • Long-stalked Commelina

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Synonyms

  • Lefebvrea naegeleana H.Wolff [unknown]
  • Peucedanum brevipes (Engl. ex H.Wolff) M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Peucedanum naegeleanum (H.Wolff) M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Peucedanum longipedicillatum Drude [unknown]

Description

Lefebvrea longipedicellata (also called Long-pedicelled Lefebvrea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of 10-20 cm. It is found in moist grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Lefebvrea longipedicellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lefebvrea longipedicellata is a white or yellowish-white color, and is tubular in shape. The seed is a small, black, round berry. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lefebvrea longipedicellata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-draining soil mix. Divisions should be taken in spring or autumn and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Lefebvrea longipedicellata

Lefebvrea longipedicellata is native to tropical Africa.

Lefebvrea longipedicellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lefebvrea longipedicellata?

Lefebvrea longipedicellata

What is the common name of Lefebvrea longipedicellata?

Long-stalked Willow

What is the natural habitat of Lefebvrea longipedicellata?

Moist, shady areas in forests and along streams

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2341553: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.