Leptodermis pumila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pumila
ID:
226916
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.S.Lo
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
J. Trop. Subtrop. Bot. 7: 18 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226246
Common Names
- Dwarf Leptodermis
- Dwarf-leaved Leptodermis
- Dwarf-leaved Leptodermis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leptodermis pumila (also called Dwarf Leptodermis, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Himalayas. It has small, ovate leaves with a leathery texture and white flowers. It is found in dry, open forests and thickets at elevations of up to 4,000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Leptodermis pumila 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 pumila has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leptodermis pumila is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Leptodermis pumila
Leptodermis pumila can be found in the tropical rainforests of India and Sri Lanka.
Leptodermis pumila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptodermis pumila?
Leptodermis pumila
What type of plant is Leptodermis pumila?
Leptodermis pumila is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.
Where is Leptodermis pumila native to?
Leptodermis pumila is native to China, Japan, and Korea.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-110991: Based on the initial data import
Hsien Shui Lo (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Lo' in the authors string.