Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptadenia
ID:
1131642

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tul.

Source:
tro

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 8: 124 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001130980

Common Names

  • Ventilago leptadenia
  • Leptadenia Ventilago
  • Ventilago Leptadenia

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Description

Ventilago leptadenia (also called Leptadenia Ventilago, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has small, leathery leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ventilago leptadenia is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ventilago leptadenia is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ventilago leptadenia is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Layering should be done in late spring or early summer and the rooted cutting should be planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Ventilago leptadenia

Ventilago leptadenia is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the country.

Species in the Ventilago genus

Ventilago pubiflora, Ventilago nisidai, Ventilago palawanensis, Ventilago papuana, Ventilago vitiensis, Ventilago pseudocalyculata, Ventilago lanceolata, Ventilago pauciflora, Ventilago laotica, Ventilago leiocarpa, Ventilago lucens, Ventilago neocaledonica, Ventilago multinervia, Ventilago maingayi, Ventilago malaccensis, Ventilago microcarpa, Ventilago zhengdei, Ventilago viminalis, Ventilago diffusa, Ventilago ecorollata, Ventilago gamblei, Ventilago gladiata, Ventilago goughii, Ventilago harmandiana, Ventilago kurzii, Ventilago calyculata, Ventilago africana, Ventilago borneensis, Ventilago brunnea, Ventilago dichotoma, Ventilago cristata, Ventilago denticulata, Ventilago buxoides, Ventilago leptadenia, Ventilago elegans, Ventilago inaequilateralis, Ventilago madraspatana, Ventilago oblongifolia,

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

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