Status:
valid
Authors:
(N.E.Br.) Plowes
Source:
ksu
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Excelsa 17: 7 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362537
Common Names
- Marlothii Larryleachia
- Marlothii's Larryleachia
- Marlothii Larryleachia
Synonyms
- Larryleachia dinteri (A.Berger) Plowes [unknown]
- Hoodia dinteri Schltr. ex Dinter [unknown]
- Hoodia dinteri (A.Berger) Halda [unknown]
- Hoodia marlothii (N.E.Br.) Halda [unknown]
- Trichocaulon dinteri A.Berger [unknown]
- Trichocaulon keetmanshoopense Dinter [unknown]
- Trichocaulon marlothii N.E.Br. [unknown]
- Trichocaulon sinus-luederitzii Dinter [unknown]
- Lavrania marlothii (N.E.Br.) Bruyns [unknown]
- Leachia dinteri (A.Berger) Plowes [unknown]
- Leachia marlothii (N.E.Br.) Plowes [unknown]
- Leachiella dinteri (A.Berger) Plowes [unknown]
- Leachiella marlothii (N.E.Br.) Plowes [unknown]
Description
Larryleachia marlothii (also called Marloth's Larryleachia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to the Socotra Archipelago and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Larryleachia marlothii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional African medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Larryleachia marlothii has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Larryleachia marlothii is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by division in the spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it takes a long time to germinate and can be difficult to establish. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.
Where to Find Larryleachia marlothii
Larryleachia marlothii can be found in parts of South Africa, including the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo.
Larryleachia marlothii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Larryleachia marlothii?
Larryleachia marlothii
What is the common name of Larryleachia marlothii?
Marloth's Larryleachia
What is the natural habitat of Larryleachia marlothii?
Dry to mesic grasslands and woodlands
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