Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
saxatilis
ID:
367296

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Perry ex B.J.Conn

Source:
ksu

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 8: 632 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000366628

Common Names

  • Logania saxatilis
  • Saxatile Logania
  • Logania Saxatilis

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Description

Logania saxatilis (also called Saxatile logania, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that is native to South America. It is a member of the Loganiaceae family and is characterized by its small, bright green leaves and yellow flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is typically found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Logania saxatilis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Logania saxatilis has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are slender and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Logania saxatilis is a perennial plant native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or fall. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a new location.

Where to Find Logania saxatilis

Logania saxatilis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Logania saxatilis FAQ

What is the common name of Logania saxatilis?

Rock Logania

What is the natural habitat of Logania saxatilis?

Logania saxatilis is found in rocky areas in Australia.

What is the flowering season of Logania saxatilis?

Logania saxatilis typically flowers in late spring and early summer.

Species in the Loganiaceae family

Antonia ovata, Bonyunia antoniifolia, Bonyunia aquatica, Bonyunia minor, Bonyunia superba, Bonyunia venusta, Bonyunia spectabilis, Bonyunia excelsa, Bonyunia magnifica, Bonyunia nobilis, Bonyunia pulchra, Gardneria angustifolia, Gardneria lanceolata, Gardneria multiflora, Gardneria nutans, Gardneria ovata, Geniostoma angustifolium, Geniostoma antherotrichum, Geniostoma balansanum, Geniostoma biseriale, Geniostoma borbonicum, Geniostoma calcicola, Geniostoma celastrineum, Geniostoma clavatum, Geniostoma cyrtandrae, Geniostoma densiflora, Geniostoma erythrosperma, Geniostoma fagraeoides, Geniostoma gagnae, Geniostoma glaucescens, Geniostoma grandifolium, Geniostoma huttonii, Geniostoma leenhoutsii, Geniostoma macrophyllum, Geniostoma mooreanum, Geniostoma novae-caledoniae, Geniostoma pedunculatum, Geniostoma petiolosum, Geniostoma randianum, Geniostoma rapense, Geniostoma rarotongensis, Geniostoma remyana, Geniostoma rupestre, Geniostoma stipulare, Geniostoma sykesii, Geniostoma trichostylum, Geniostoma umbellatum, Geniostoma vestitum, Geniostoma weinlandii, Geniostoma imbricatum,

References

Barry Conn (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.J.Conn' in the authors string.
Gillian Perry (1943-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Perry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:984036-1: Based on the initial data import