Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
tepuiensis
ID:
1305125

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.E.Ferreira & Chautems

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 302: 1114 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317579

Common Names

  • Lesia
  • Tepui Lesia
  • Tepuiensis Lesia

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Description

Lesia tepuiensis (also called 'Tepui Mountain-flower', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the tepui mountains of South America. It grows in wet areas such as swamps, marshes, and along the banks of streams and rivers. It has large, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The leaves are long and narrow, and the stems are covered in small hairs.

Uses & Benefits

Lesia tepuiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lesia tepuiensis is a yellow-orange color with a tubular shape. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single seed leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lesia tepuiensis can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division of the rhizomes should be done in spring or early summer. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least one bud and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Lesia tepuiensis

Lesia tepuiensis is found in the tepuis of Venezuela.

Lesia tepuiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lesia tepuiensis?

Lesia tepuiensis

What is the natural habitat of Lesia tepuiensis?

Tropical rainforests of Brazil

What are the common uses of Lesia tepuiensis?

Medicinal purposes

Species in the Lesia genus

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

Alain Chautems (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chautems' in the authors string.
Gabriel Emiliano Ferreira (b.1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Ferreira' in the authors string.