Hesperantha leucantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucantha
ID:
783463
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
iplants
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Handb. Irid. : 150 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782796
Common Names
- Hesperantha leucantha
- White-Flowered Hesperantha
- White-Flowered Star Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hesperantha leucantha (also called Leucantha Hesperantha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to the Caribbean islands of Hispaniola and Puerto Rico. It is a woody, evergreen vine that grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hesperantha leucantha is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental in gardens. It has a long flowering period and is known for its bright pink and white flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Pale pink to white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. Seed: Small, black, shiny seeds. Seedlings: Narrow, grass-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hesperantha leucantha is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Hesperantha leucantha
Hesperantha leucantha can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
Hesperantha leucantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hesperantha leucantha?
Hesperantha leucantha
What are the common names of Hesperantha leucantha?
White-flowered River Lily
What is the natural habitat of Hesperantha leucantha?
It is native to South Africa, where it grows in moist grassland and along riverbanks.
Species in the Hesperantha genus
Hesperantha acuta, Hesperantha alborosea, Hesperantha bachmannii, Hesperantha ballii, Hesperantha baurii, Hesperantha brevicaulis, Hesperantha brevifolia, Hesperantha bulbifera, Hesperantha candida, Hesperantha cedarmontana, Hesperantha ciliolata, Hesperantha coccinea, Hesperantha crocopsis, Hesperantha cucullata, Hesperantha curvula, Hesperantha elsiae, Hesperantha erecta, Hesperantha falcata, Hesperantha fibrosa, Hesperantha flava, Hesperantha flexuosa, Hesperantha glareosa, Hesperantha gracilis, Hesperantha grandiflora, Hesperantha hantamensis, Hesperantha humilis, Hesperantha hutchingsiae, Hesperantha huttonii, Hesperantha hygrophila, Hesperantha ingeliensis, Hesperantha juncifolia, Hesperantha karooica, Hesperantha lactea, Hesperantha latifolia, Hesperantha leucantha, Hesperantha longicollis, Hesperantha longituba, Hesperantha luticola, Hesperantha marlothii, Hesperantha minima, Hesperantha modesta, Hesperantha montigena, Hesperantha muirii, Hesperantha namaquana, Hesperantha oligantha, Hesperantha pallescens, Hesperantha pauciflora, Hesperantha petitiana, Hesperantha pilosa, Hesperantha pseudopilosa,
Species in the Iridaceae family
Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-321287: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.