Lebeckia lotonoides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 27: 143 1900
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001060072
Common Names
- Lebeckia lotonoides
- Lotonoides Lebeckia
- Lotonoid Lebeckia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lebeckia lotonoides (also called Lotonoides, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in scrubland and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lebeckia lotonoides is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties in treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lebeckia lotonoides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lebeckia lotonoides is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Lebeckia lotonoides
Lebeckia lotonoides is native to Africa and can be found in the wild in Ethiopia, Sudan, and Somalia.
Species in the Lebeckia genus
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-13062935: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.