Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
molundensis
ID:
445491

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl. & K.Krause

Source:
ksu

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 48: 554 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444823

Common Names

  • Leptonychia molundensis
  • Molund's Leptonychia
  • Molund's Fern

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Description

Leptonychia molundensis (also called Molunde Leptonychia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces small white flowers. It usually grows in moist, shady areas such as riverbanks and forest edges.

Uses & Benefits

Leptonychia molundensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptonychia molundensis has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings are small and have thin, green stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptonychia molundensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Leptonychia molundensis

Leptonychia molundensis can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Leptonychia molundensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptonychia molundensis?

Leptonychia molundensis

What is the family of Leptonychia molundensis?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Leptonychia molundensis?

Africa

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,

References

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Kurt Krause (1883-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Krause' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:824165-1: Based on the initial data import