Leptostigma breviflorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
breviflorum
ID:
918697
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.Thomps.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Muelleria 28: 32 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918032
Common Names
- Leptostigma Breviflorum
- Breviflorum Leptostigma
- Short-Flowered Leptostigma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leptostigma breviflorum (also called Short-flower Leptostigma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and can be found in tropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas. It is a perennial shrub growing up to 1 m tall, with small, showy flowers in shades of white, yellow, and pink.
Uses & Benefits
Leptostigma breviflorum is a small shrub with fragrant white flowers. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leptostigma breviflorum has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leptostigma breviflorum is a terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in pots or in the ground.
Where to Find Leptostigma breviflorum
Leptostigma breviflorum can be found in the tropical forests of India.
Species in the Leptostigma genus
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-463414: Based on the initial data import
Ian R. Thompson (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Thomps.' in the authors string.