Lindleya mespiloides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
rjp
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 6: 240 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001014984
Common Names
- Mespiloides Lindleya
- Mespiloides' Lindleya
- Lindleya Mespiloides
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lindleya mespiloides (also called 'Mespiloides Lindleya', among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the mountains of central and southern Europe. It has small, white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is commonly found in meadows, woodlands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Lindleya mespiloides is used for ornamental purposes, as a source of food, and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lindleya mespiloides is a white, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small rosette of lobed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lindleya mespiloides is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It should be pruned in late winter or early spring to maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Lindleya mespiloides
Lindleya mespiloides is native to Europe and can be found in the mountains of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.
Species in the Lindleya genus
Species in the Rosaceae family
Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,
References
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:726185-1: Based on the initial data import