Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
formosa
ID:
226820

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 23: 431 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226150

Common Names

  • Leptactina formosa
  • Formosa Palm
  • Palma Formosa

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Synonyms

  • Leptactina baudonii De Wild. [valid]
  • Leptactina leopoldi-II Büttner [invalid]

Description

Leptactina formosa (also called Formosa Sea Urchin, among many other common names) is a species of sea urchin of the family Echinothuriidae. It is found in the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean. It typically inhabits shallow waters, from the intertidal zone to a depth of about 20 m.

Uses & Benefits

Leptactina formosa is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and produces small, colorful flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leptactina formosa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with 6 petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptactina formosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny spot in well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Leptactina formosa

Leptactina formosa can be found in the Solomon Islands.

Leptactina formosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptactina formosa?

Leptactina formosa

What is the common name of Leptactina formosa?

Formosa Moss

What type of plant is Leptactina formosa?

Moss

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