Ledenbergia peruviana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
1092216
Status:
valid
Authors:
O.C.Schmidt
Source:
tro
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 8: 313 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001091554
Common Names
- Ledenbergia peruviana
- Peruviana Ledenbergia
- Ledenbergia Peruviana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ledenbergia peruviana (also called Peruvian 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 peruviana 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 peruviana 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 peruviana is a slow-growing shrub native to Peru. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed, which should be sown in the spring. Cuttings can also be taken in the summer.
Where to Find Ledenbergia peruviana
Ledenbergia peruviana is native to Peru and Bolivia. It can be found growing in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and stream banks.
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-24800083: Based on the initial data import
Otto Christian Schmidt (1900-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.C.Schmidt' in the authors string.