Lacunaria grandiflora - Uses, Benefits & Care
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Status:
valid
Authors:
Ducke
Source:
tro
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 4: 140 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001129084
Common Names
- Lacunaria Grandiflora
- Large-Flowered Lacunaria
- Lacunaria Grandifolia
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Lacunaria grandiflora (also called Large-flowered Lacunaria, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It typically grows in moist woodlands and in shady areas. It has a single, leathery, oval-shaped leaf and produces small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Lacunaria grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used for medicinal purposes and as a dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lacunaria grandiflora is white and has five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a long stem.
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Lacunaria grandiflora can be found in moist woods and meadows in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Species in the Lacunaria genus
Species in the Ochnaceae family
References
Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:134575-2: Based on the initial data import