Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
biloba
ID:
1226312

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Sketch Veg. Swan R. : 27 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225650

Common Names

  • Leschenaultia biloba
  • Biloba Leschenaultia
  • Biloba Blue Leschenaultia

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Description

Leschenaultia biloba (also called Bilobed Leschenaultia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Goodeniaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests, riverine forests, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Leschenaultia biloba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leschenaultia biloba is a small, yellow, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leschenaultia biloba can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Leschenaultia biloba

Leschenaultia biloba is native to Australia, where it is found in the states of Western Australia, South Australia, and Victoria.

Leschenaultia biloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leschenaultia biloba?

Leschenaultia biloba

What is the common name of Leschenaultia biloba?

Bilobed Leschenaultia

What is the natural habitat of Leschenaultia biloba?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Goodeniaceae family

Anthotium humile, Anthotium junciforme, Anthotium odontophyllum, Anthotium rubriflorum, Brunonia australis, Coopernookia barbata, Coopernookia chisholmii, Coopernookia georgei, Coopernookia polygalacea, Coopernookia scabridiuscula, Coopernookia strophiolata, Crossotoma spinescens, Crossotoma oleoides, Dampiera adpressa, Dampiera alata, Dampiera altissima, Dampiera angulata, Dampiera anonyma, Dampiera atriplicina, Dampiera candicans, Dampiera carinata, Dampiera cervula, Dampiera cinerea, Dampiera conospermoides, Dampiera coronata, Dampiera decurrens, Dampiera deltoidea, Dampiera dentata, Dampiera discolor, Dampiera diversifolia, Dampiera dysantha, Dampiera eriantha, Dampiera eriocephala, Dampiera fasciculata, Dampiera ferruginea, Dampiera fitzgeraldensis, Dampiera fusca, Dampiera galbraithiana, Dampiera glabrescens, Dampiera haematotricha, Dampiera hederacea, Dampiera heteroptera, Dampiera incana, Dampiera juncea, Dampiera krauseana, Dampiera lanceolata, Dampiera latealata, Dampiera lavandulacea, Dampiera leptoclada, Dampiera lindleyi,

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