Status:
valid
Authors:
Prain
Source:
wcs
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Usteri) 27: 400 (1913 publ. 1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000224367
Common Names
- Leidesia procumbens
- Procumbens Leidesia
- Leidesia's Procumbens
Synonyms
- Leidesia capensis Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Leidesia obtusa Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Leidesia procumbens obtusa (Thunb.) Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
- Leidesia sonderiana Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Mercurialis androgyna Steud. [unknown]
- Mercurialis capensis Sond. [unknown]
- Mercurialis procumbens L. [unknown]
- Mercurialis tricocca Eckl. & Zeyh. ex Krauss [unknown]
- Adenocline procumbens Druce [unknown]
- Paradenocline procumbens Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Croton ricinocarpus L. [unknown]
- Croton ricinokarpos Houtt. [unknown]
- Acalypha obtusa Thunb. [unknown]
Description
Leidesia procumbens (also called 'Prostrate Leidesia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America. It has a creeping rhizome and long, narrow, dark green leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Leidesia procumbens is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has bright yellow flowers that attract bees and other pollinators. It is also used for medicinal purposes, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leidesia procumbens is white and yellow in color, with a short, tubular shape and a three-lobed lip. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leidesia procumbens is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly, but not allowed to become waterlogged. Fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Leidesia procumbens
Leidesia procumbens can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Leidesia procumbens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leidesia procumbens?
Leidesia procumbens
What type of plant is Leidesia procumbens?
Evergreen shrub
Where does Leidesia procumbens originate from?
Madagascar
Species in the Leidesia genus
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
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