Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
leucantha
ID:
945851

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 34: 331 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945189

Common Names

  • Leucantha Dolichometra
  • Leucanthe Dolichometra
  • Leucanthe Orchid

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Description

Dolichometra leucantha (also called White-flowered Dolichometra, among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with small, oval leaves. It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky, well-drained soils in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dolichometra leucantha is used in traditional medicine for treating fever and as a laxative. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dolichometra leucantha is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dolichometra leucantha is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be pruned to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Dolichometra leucantha

Dolichometra leucantha is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Southeast Asia. It can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.

Species in the Dolichometra genus

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-63601: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.