Ledenbergia macrantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrantha
ID:
1092281
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 13: 350 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001091619
Common Names
- Ledenbergia macrantha
- Macrantha Ledenbergia
- Ledenbergia Macrantha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ledenbergia macrantha (also called Large-flowered Ledenbergia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and small white flowers. It grows in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ledenbergia macrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ledenbergia macrantha is a white, five-petaled flower. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ledenbergia macrantha is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a sunny spot.
Where to Find Ledenbergia macrantha
Ledenbergia macrantha is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found growing in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and cliffs.
Species in the Ledenbergia genus
Species in the Petiveriaceae family
Gallesia integrifolia, Hilleria latifolia, Hilleria secunda, Hilleria longifolia, Ledenbergia seguierioides, Ledenbergia peruviana, Ledenbergia macrantha, Monococcus echinophorus, Petiveria alliacea, Rivina humilis, Schindleria rosea, Schindleria densiflora, Schindleria tomentosa, Schindleria racemosa, Schindleria rosea-aenia, Schindleria rosea-aenea, Seguieria aculeata, Seguieria americana, Seguieria macrophylla, Seguieria langsdorffii, Seguieria paraguayensis, Seguieria brevithyrsa, Trichostigma polyandrum, Trichostigma octandrum, Trichostigma peruvianum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-24800203: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.