Lacunaria grandifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
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Status:
valid
Authors:
Ducke
Source:
tro
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Arq. Inst. Biol. Veg. 2: 168 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001129085
Common Names
- Lacunaria Grandifolia
- Large-Leaved Lacunaria
- Lacunaria Grandiflora
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Lacunaria grandifolia (also called Large-leaved 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 grandifolia 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 grandifolia 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 grandifolia 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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26900003: Based on the initial data import
Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.