Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
1332695

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) Alejandro & Meve

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 253: 173 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345149

Common Names

  • Villaria lanceolata
  • Lanceolata Villaria
  • Villaria lanceolata var. lanceolata

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Description

Villaria lanceolata (also called Lanceolate Villaria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It has a rosette of leaves with a basal rosette of leaves and a stem with a few leaves. The leaves are linear, lanceolate, and sessile. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in grasslands and scrub habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Villaria lanceolata is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Villaria lanceolata is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Villaria lanceolata is a tropical shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-draining medium. They should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Villaria lanceolata

Villaria lanceolata is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest.

Villaria lanceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Villaria lanceolata?

Villaria lanceolata

What is the common name of Villaria lanceolata?

Lanceolate Villaria

What is the natural habitat of Villaria lanceolata?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Ulrich Meve (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meve' in the authors string.
Grecebio Jonathan D. Alejandro (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alejandro' in the authors string.