Seguieria langsdorffii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
langsdorffii
ID:
506406
Status:
valid
Authors:
Moq.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 13(2): 6 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505738
Common Names
- Segueria Langsdorffii
- Langsdorffii Segueria
- Langsdorffii's Segueria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Seguieria mammifera H.Walter [unknown]
- Seguieria rigida H.Walter [unknown]
- Seguieria affinis Heimerl [unknown]
- Seguieria glaziovii Briq. [unknown]
Description
Seguieria langsdorffii (also called 'Langsdorff's Seguieria', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in the rainforest, mountain forests, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Seguieria langsdorffii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Seguieria langsdorffii is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Seguieria langsdorffii is a hardy, evergreen perennial that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F). Propagation is by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Seguieria langsdorffii
Seguieria langsdorffii can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Seguieria langsdorffii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Seguieria langsdorffii?
Seguieria langsdorffii
What is the common name of Seguieria langsdorffii?
Langsdorff's seguieria
What type of plant is Seguieria langsdorffii?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Seguieria 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 kew-2602544: Based on the initial data import
Christian Horace Benedict Alfred Moquin-Tandon (1804-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moq.' in the authors string.