Wallenia lepperi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lepperi
ID:
427952
Status:
valid
Authors:
Panfet & Ventosa
Source:
ksu
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 33: 182 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427284
Common Names
- Wallenia lepperi
- Lepper's Wallenia
- Lepper's Wallenia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Wallenia lepperi (also called Lepper's Wallenia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to East Africa. It is found in dry woodlands and savannas. It has dark green, leathery leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Wallenia lepperi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used for making perfumes and essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Wallenia lepperi has small, white flowers and small, black, winged seeds. The seedlings have two opposite, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Wallenia lepperi is a perennial herb that grows from a rhizome. It is propagated by division of the rhizomes in spring or autumn. It prefers moist soil and full sun to partial shade.
Where to Find Wallenia lepperi
Wallenia lepperi can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Wallenia lepperi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wallenia lepperi?
Wallenia lepperi
What is the common name of Wallenia lepperi?
Lepper's Wallenia
What is the natural habitat of Wallenia lepperi?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
Species in the Wallenia genus
Wallenia ilicifolia, Wallenia discolor, Wallenia apiculata, Wallenia aquifolia, Wallenia calyptrata, Wallenia crassifolia, Wallenia ekmanii, Wallenia elliptica, Wallenia erythrocarpa, Wallenia fawcettii, Wallenia formonensis, Wallenia gracilis, Wallenia hughsonii, Wallenia corymbosa, Wallenia punctulata, Wallenia purdieana, Wallenia sylvestris, Wallenia urbaniana, Wallenia lepperi, Wallenia yunquensis, Wallenia laurifolia, Wallenia venosa, Wallenia subverticillata, Wallenia bumelioides, Wallenia clusioides, Wallenia jacquinioides, Wallenia lamarckiana, Wallenia xylosteoides,
Species in the Primulaceae family
Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,
References
Iralys Ventosa Rodríguez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ventosa' in the authors string.
Cristina Mercedes Panfet Valdés (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Panfet' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:329337-2: Based on the initial data import