Status:
valid
Authors:
Hutch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Pl. Wilson. 3: 406 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226209
Common Names
- Leptodermis glomerata
- Clustered Bark
- Clustered Leaf Bark
Description
Leptodermis glomerata (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 glomerata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has also been used medicinally to treat fever, headache, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leptodermis glomerata has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leptodermis glomerata 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 glomerata
Leptodermis glomerata is native to the Yunnan province of China.
Leptodermis glomerata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptodermis glomerata?
Leptodermis glomerata
What is the common name of Leptodermis glomerata?
Clustered Leptodermis
What are the characteristics of Leptodermis glomerata?
Leptodermis glomerata 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,