Status:
valid
Authors:
H.S.Lo
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
J. Trop. Subtrop. Bot. 7: 21 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226196
Common Names
- Leptodermis brevisepala
- Short-sepal Bark
- Short-sepal Leaf Bark
Description
Leptodermis brevisepala (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
Leptodermis brevisepala 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
Leptodermis brevisepala has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leptodermis brevisepala 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 Leptodermis brevisepala
Leptodermis brevisepala is native to the Yunnan province of China.
Leptodermis brevisepala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptodermis brevisepala?
Leptodermis brevisepala
What is the common name of Leptodermis brevisepala?
Brevisepala Tree Fern
What is the natural habitat of Leptodermis brevisepala?
Mountain rainforest
Species in the Leptodermis genus
Leptodermis amoena,
Leptodermis beichuanensis,
Leptodermis brevisepala,
Leptodermis buxifolia,
Leptodermis crassifolia,
Leptodermis dielsiana,
Leptodermis diffusa,
Leptodermis forrestii,
Leptodermis glomerata,
Leptodermis gracilis,
Leptodermis griffithii,
Leptodermis handeliana,
Leptodermis hirsutiflora,
Leptodermis kumaonensis,
Leptodermis lanata,
Leptodermis lanceolata,
Leptodermis lecomtei,
Leptodermis limprichtii,
Leptodermis ludlowii,
Leptodermis oblonga,
Leptodermis ordosica,
Leptodermis ovata,
Leptodermis parkeri,
Leptodermis parvifolia,
Leptodermis pilosa,
Leptodermis potaninii,
Leptodermis pulchella,
Leptodermis pumila,
Leptodermis purdomii,
Leptodermis rehderiana,
Leptodermis riparia,
Leptodermis scabrida,
Leptodermis schneideri,
Leptodermis scissa,
Leptodermis stapfiana,
Leptodermis tomentella,
Leptodermis trifida,
Leptodermis velutiniflora,
Leptodermis vestita,
Leptodermis virgata,
Leptodermis wardii,
Leptodermis wilsonii,
Leptodermis xizangensis,
Leptodermis yui,
Leptodermis yangshuoensis,
Leptodermis coriaceifolia,
Leptodermis hechiensis,
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,