Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
leiostyla
ID:
1064031

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg

Source:
tro

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 26: 97 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063369

Common Names

  • Sebaea leiostyla
  • Leiostylous Sebaea
  • Leiostylus Sebaea

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Description

Sebaea leiostyla (also called Leiostylous Sebaea, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to South Africa. It grows in grassland and savanna habitats, and has white flowers with five petals.

Uses & Benefits

Sebaea leiostyla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sebaea leiostyla has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sebaea leiostyla is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water regularly and fertilize once a year. Prune back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Sebaea leiostyla

Sebaea leiostyla can be found in South Africa, Namibia, and Angola.

Species in the Sebaea genus

Sebaea chironioides, Sebaea affinis, Sebaea albidiflora, Sebaea amicorum, Sebaea brachyphylla, Sebaea microphylla, Sebaea ovata, Sebaea albens, Sebaea ambigua, Sebaea aurea, Sebaea bojeri, Sebaea capitata, Sebaea compacta, Sebaea elongata, Sebaea erosa, Sebaea exacoides, Sebaea exigua, Sebaea filiformis, Sebaea fourcadei, Sebaea grisebachiana, Sebaea hymenosepala, Sebaea junodii, Sebaea laxa, Sebaea leiostyla, Sebaea longicaulis, Sebaea macrophylla, Sebaea marlothii, Sebaea membranacea, Sebaea micrantha, Sebaea minutiflora, Sebaea minutissima, Sebaea natalensis, Sebaea pentandra, Sebaea pleurostigmatosa, Sebaea procumbens, Sebaea radiata, Sebaea ramosissima, Sebaea rara, Sebaea rehmannii, Sebaea repens, Sebaea scabra, Sebaea schlechteri, Sebaea sedoides, Sebaea spathulata, Sebaea stricta, Sebaea sulphurea, Sebaea thodeana, Sebaea thomasii, Sebaea zeyheri, Sebaea solaris,

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

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