Status:
valid
Authors:
A.L.Schutte
Source:
tro
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot.15: 149 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228430
Common Names
- Bonaespei Liparia
- Bonaespei Liparid
- Bonaespei False-Mint
Description
Liparia bonaespei (also called 'Bonaespei Liparia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has small, oval-shaped leaves with a yellow-green color and a smooth, glossy surface. It grows in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Liparia bonaespei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as a spice in cooking.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Liparia bonaespei has small, white flowers with yellow centers and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Liparia bonaespei can be propagated by division or by seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can be grown in a pot or in a garden.
Where to Find Liparia bonaespei
Liparia bonaespei is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
Liparia bonaespei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Liparia bonaespei?
Liparia bonaespei
What is the common name of Liparia bonaespei?
Bonaespei's liparia
What is the natural habitat of Liparia bonaespei?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, growing in moist and shady areas.
Species in the Liparia genus
Liparia parva,
Liparia splendens,
Liparia racemosa,
Liparia graminifolia,
Liparia laevigata,
Liparia umbellifera,
Liparia vestita,
Liparia angustifolia,
Liparia bonaespei,
Liparia confusa,
Liparia congesta,
Liparia rafnioides,
Liparia striata,
Liparia boucheri,
Liparia calycina,
Liparia genistoides,
Liparia latifolia,
Liparia hirsuta,
Liparia capitata,
Liparia myrtifolia,
Species in the Fabaceae family