Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
letouzeyi
ID:
1321949

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Szlach. & Olszewski) P.J.Cribb & Carlsward

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 71: 45 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334403

Common Names

  • Diaphananthe letouzeyi
  • Letouzeyi Diaphananthe
  • Diaphananthe's Letouzeyi

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Description

Diaphananthe letouzeyi (also called Letouzeyi, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to South America, where it is found in moist, sandy soils in wet meadows, marshes and bogs.

Uses & Benefits

Diaphananthe letouzeyi is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is known for its bright yellow flowers. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diaphananthe letouzeyi is yellow and star-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Where to Find Diaphananthe letouzeyi

Diaphananthe letouzeyi can be found in Gabon.

Diaphananthe letouzeyi FAQ

What is the common name of Diaphananthe letouzeyi?

Letouzeyi

What is the natural habitat of Diaphananthe letouzeyi?

It is native to Madagascar.

What are the characteristics of Diaphananthe letouzeyi?

It has a short stem and oval-shaped, green leaves. The white flowers have five petals and are bell-shaped.

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

Phillip James Cribb (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Cribb' in the authors string.
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Tomasz S. Olszewski (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Olszewski' in the authors string.
Barbara Sue Carlsward (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carlsward' in the authors string.