Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Venez. 6: 99 (1971 publ. 1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221856
Common Names
- Ladenbergia buntingii
- Buntingii Ladenbergia
- Ladenbergia Buntingii
Description
Ladenbergia buntingii (also called Bunting's Ladenbergia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It grows up to 6 meters tall and has leathery, oblong-lanceolate leaves that are up to 10 cm long. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ladenbergia buntingii can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ladenbergia buntingii has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have green, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ladenbergia buntingii is a tropical plant that can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment with plenty of light and regular watering. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist but not soggy. To propagate from stem cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, humid environment until the cutting has rooted.
Where to Find Ladenbergia buntingii
Ladenbergia buntingii is native to Colombia and can be found in the states of Antioquia, Cauca, and Valle del Cauca.
Ladenbergia buntingii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ladenbergia buntingii?
Ladenbergia buntingii
What is the family of Ladenbergia buntingii?
Asteraceae
What is the natural habitat of Ladenbergia buntingii?
Tropical forests
Species in the Ladenbergia genus
Ladenbergia acutifolia,
Ladenbergia amazonensis,
Ladenbergia brenesii,
Ladenbergia bullata,
Ladenbergia buntingii,
Ladenbergia carua,
Ladenbergia chapadensis,
Ladenbergia cujabensis,
Ladenbergia discolor,
Ladenbergia dwyeri,
Ladenbergia epiphytica,
Ladenbergia ferruginea,
Ladenbergia graciliflora,
Ladenbergia heterophylla,
Ladenbergia hexandra,
Ladenbergia klugii,
Ladenbergia lambertiana,
Ladenbergia laurifolia,
Ladenbergia lehmanniana,
Ladenbergia macrocarpa,
Ladenbergia magdalenae,
Ladenbergia moritziana,
Ladenbergia muzonensis,
Ladenbergia nubigena,
Ladenbergia oblongifolia,
Ladenbergia obovata,
Ladenbergia paraensis,
Ladenbergia pauciflora,
Ladenbergia pavonii,
Ladenbergia pittieri,
Ladenbergia riveroana,
Ladenbergia rubiginosa,
Ladenbergia stenocarpa,
Ladenbergia undata,
Ladenbergia franciscana,
Ladenbergia shawistigma,
Ladenbergia siranensis,
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,