Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
letestuana
ID:
336999

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.Hallé) Ntore & Dessein

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 141: 113 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336331

Common Names

  • Pauridiantha letestuana
  • Letestuan Pauridiantha
  • Letestuan's Pauridiantha

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Synonyms

  • Commitheca letestuana N.Hallé [valid]

Description

Pauridiantha letestuana (also called 'Letestu's Pauridiantha', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, native to tropical Asia and Australia. It grows up to 6 m tall and has ovate leaves. It is found in rainforests, secondary forests, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Pauridiantha letestuana is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and malaria. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pauridiantha letestuana is a white or yellowish-white tube-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are usually small and have a single, upright stem with simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pauridiantha letestuana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C. Once seedlings are established, they should be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Pauridiantha letestuana

Pauridiantha letestuana is native to tropical Africa. It can be found in Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, and Zambia.

Pauridiantha letestuana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pauridiantha letestuana?

Pauridiantha letestuana

What is the family of Pauridiantha letestuana?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Pauridiantha letestuana?

Letestuana Pauridiantha

Species in the Pauridiantha genus

Pauridiantha afzelii, Pauridiantha bequaertii, Pauridiantha bridelioides, Pauridiantha callicarpoides, Pauridiantha canthiiflora, Pauridiantha dewevrei, Pauridiantha divaricata, Pauridiantha efferata, Pauridiantha floribunda, Pauridiantha hirtella, Pauridiantha insularis, Pauridiantha mayumbensis, Pauridiantha micrantha, Pauridiantha multiflora, Pauridiantha paucinervis, Pauridiantha pierlotii, Pauridiantha pyramidata, Pauridiantha rubens, Pauridiantha schnellii, Pauridiantha siderophila, Pauridiantha stipulosa, Pauridiantha sylvicola, Pauridiantha symplocoides, Pauridiantha verticillata, Pauridiantha viridiflora, Pauridiantha ziamaeana, Pauridiantha coalescens, Pauridiantha letestuana, Pauridiantha liebrechtsiana, Pauridiantha pleiantha, Pauridiantha smetsiana, Pauridiantha udzungwaensis, Pauridiantha hirsuta, Pauridiantha kahuziensis, Pauridiantha liberiensis, Pauridiantha muhakiensis, Pauridiantha talbotii, Pauridiantha uniflora, Pauridiantha triflora, Pauridiantha longistipula, Pauridiantha barbata, Pauridiantha crystallina, Pauridiantha setiflora, Pauridiantha schumannii, Pauridiantha arcuata, Pauridiantha cauliflora, Pauridiantha makakana, Pauridiantha chlorantha, Pauridiantha gracilipes, Pauridiantha principensis,

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-216691: Based on the initial data import
Nicolas Hallé (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Hallé' in the authors string.
Steven Dessein (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dessein' in the authors string.
Salvator Ntore: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ntore' in the authors string.