Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Krause
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 48: 409 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226177
Common Names
- Leptactina tessmannii
- Tessmann's Bark
- Tessmann's Leaf Bark
Description
Leptactina tessmannii (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has a rosette of leaves and white flowers. It grows in grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Leptactina tessmannii 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
Leptactina tessmannii has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leptactina tessmannii is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division of the root ball. Cultivation requires a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is best to keep the soil consistently moist, but not soggy.
Where to Find Leptactina tessmannii
Leptactina tessmannii can be found in the Solomon Islands.
Leptactina tessmannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptactina tessmannii?
Leptactina tessmannii
What is the common name of Leptactina tessmannii?
Tessmann's Tree Fern
What is the natural habitat of Leptactina tessmannii?
Mountain rainforest
Species in the Leptactina genus
Leptactina benguelensis,
Leptactina delagoensis,
Leptactina densiflora,
Leptactina epinyctios,
Leptactina euclinioides,
Leptactina formosa,
Leptactina gloeocalyx,
Leptactina involucrata,
Leptactina latifolia,
Leptactina laurentiana,
Leptactina liebrechtsiana,
Leptactina mannii,
Leptactina oxyloba,
Leptactina papyrophloea,
Leptactina platyphylla,
Leptactina polyneura,
Leptactina pretrophylax,
Leptactina prostrata,
Leptactina pynaertii,
Leptactina senegambica,
Leptactina tessmannii,
Leptactina angolensis,
Leptactina deblockiae,
Leptactina rheophytica,
Leptactina arborescens,
Leptactina congolana,
Leptactina papalis,
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,