Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 5: 274 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226206
Common Names
- Leptodermis forrestii
- Forrest's Bark
- Forrest's Leaf Bark
Description
Leptodermis forrestii (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 forrestii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, headache, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leptodermis forrestii has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leptodermis forrestii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It is propagated through seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. For cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring or summer and place them in a moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light.
Where to Find Leptodermis forrestii
Leptodermis forrestii is native to the Yunnan province of China.
Leptodermis forrestii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptodermis forrestii?
Leptodermis forrestii
What is the common name of Leptodermis forrestii?
Forrest's Leptodermis
What are the characteristics of Leptodermis forrestii?
Leptodermis forrestii is an evergreen shrub with leathery leaves and small white flowers.
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,