Status:
valid
Authors:
Germ.
Source:
tro
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 31: 95 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001270125
Common Names
- Devillei Leptonychia
- Devillei Locoweed
- Devillei Milkvetch
Description
Leptonychia devillei (also called Deville's Leptonychia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Africa, where it is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Cameroon and Congo. It grows in open woodland and savanna habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Leptonychia devillei is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as colds, fever, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leptonychia devillei has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leptonychia devillei is a succulent plant native to Madagascar. It is a slow-growing, drought-tolerant plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting of around 5 cm in length and allow it to dry out for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil. It should be kept in a warm, sunny spot and watered sparingly.
Where to Find Leptonychia devillei
Leptonychia devillei can be found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Leptonychia devillei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptonychia devillei?
Leptonychia devillei
What is the common name of Leptonychia devillei?
Devillei Palm
Where is Leptonychia devillei native to?
Cameroon
Species in the Leptonychia genus
Leptonychia subtomentosa,
Leptonychia tessmannii,
Leptonychia youngii,
Leptonychia urophylla,
Leptonychia tokana,
Leptonychia caudata,
Leptonychia echinocarpa,
Leptonychia tenuipes,
Leptonychia chrysocarpa,
Leptonychia lasiogyne,
Leptonychia batangensis,
Leptonychia banahaensis,
Leptonychia bampsii,
Leptonychia mildbraedii,
Leptonychia pubescens,
Leptonychia parviflora,
Leptonychia pallidiflora,
Leptonychia multiflora,
Leptonychia kamerunensis,
Leptonychia macrantha,
Leptonychia longicuspidata,
Leptonychia lokundjensis,
Leptonychia ledermannii,
Leptonychia molundensis,
Leptonychia occidentalis,
Leptonychia pallida,
Leptonychia usambarensis,
Leptonychia urophylla,
Leptonychia lanceolata,
Leptonychia adolfi-friederici,
Leptonychia densivenia,
Leptonychia fernandopoana,
Leptonychia melanocarpa,
Leptonychia dewildei,
Leptonychia devillei,
Leptonychia semlikensis,
Leptonychia wagemansii,
Leptonychia mayumbensis,
Leptonychia brieyi,
Leptonychia moyesiae,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus,
Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,