Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
restingensis
ID:
1542028

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Moldenke) Giul.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 477: 131 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000023408


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Description

Leiothrix restingensis (also called 'Resting Leiothrix' or 'Resting Leiothrix', among many other common names) is a species of perennial herb in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to Colombia, and it is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It grows up to 1 meter tall and has linear, green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Leiothrix restingensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and abdominal pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leiothrix restingensis is yellow and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedling has a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leiothrix restingensis is a small to medium-sized evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Leiothrix restingensis

Leiothrix restingensis is native to the tropical forests of India.

Leiothrix restingensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leiothrix restingensis?

Leiothrix restingensis

What is the natural habitat of Leiothrix restingensis?

Forests of Ecuador

What is the size of Leiothrix restingensis?

It can reach a height of up to 75 meters

Species in the Leiothrix genus

Leiothrix angustifolia, Leiothrix argentea, Leiothrix argyroderma, Leiothrix arrecta, Leiothrix beckii, Leiothrix celiae, Leiothrix cipoensis, Leiothrix crassifolia, Leiothrix curvifolia, Leiothrix distichoclada, Leiothrix echinocephala, Leiothrix flagellaris, Leiothrix flavescens, Leiothrix fluitans, Leiothrix fulgida, Leiothrix glauca, Leiothrix gomesii, Leiothrix graminea, Leiothrix hirsuta, Leiothrix linearis, Leiothrix longipes, Leiothrix luxurians, Leiothrix mucronata, Leiothrix pilulifera, Leiothrix prolifera, Leiothrix propinqua, Leiothrix rufula, Leiothrix rupestris, Leiothrix schlechtendalii, Leiothrix sclerophylla, Leiothrix sinuosa, Leiothrix spergula, Leiothrix spiralis, Leiothrix subulata, Leiothrix vivipara, Leiothrix raymondii, Leiothrix bracteosa, Leiothrix plantago, Leiothrix restingensis,

Species in the Eriocaulaceae family

Comanthera kegeliana, Comanthera harleyi, Comanthera euschemus, Comanthera elegantula, Comanthera elegans, Comanthera dealbata, Comanthera curralensis, Comanthera brasiliana, Comanthera bisulcata, Comanthera bahiensis, Comanthera aurifibrata, Comanthera aciphylla, Comanthera hatschbachii, Comanthera xeranthemoides, Comanthera caespitosa, Comanthera centauroides, Comanthera reflexa, Comanthera jenmanii, Comanthera floccosa, Comanthera circinnata, Comanthera cipoensis, Comanthera giuliettiae, Comanthera suberosa, Comanthera ruprechtiana, Comanthera paepalophylla, Comanthera nivea, Comanthera nitida, Comanthera magnifica, Comanthera imbricata, Comanthera mucugensis, Comanthera lanosa, Comanthera retroflexa, Comanthera pignalii, Comanthera brunnea, Comanthera dimera, Comanthera angustifolia, Comanthera tricostata, Comanthera borbae, Eriocaulon abyssinicum, Eriocaulon achiton, Eriocaulon acutibracteatum, Eriocaulon acutifolium, Eriocaulon adamesii, Eriocaulon aethiopicum, Eriocaulon africanum, Eriocaulon afzelianum, Eriocaulon albocapitatum, Eriocaulon alleizettei, Eriocaulon alpestre, Eriocaulon alpinum,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77214695-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.