Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dodecandra
ID:
891940

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Wright ex Griseb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. : 7 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891275

Common Names

  • Dodecandra Lunania
  • Lunania
  • Lunania Dodecandra

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Description

Lunania dodecandra (also called Dodecandra Lunania, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen perennial herb native to the Caribbean. It has a clumping habit and grows to a height of 1.5 meters. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Lunania dodecandra is a tropical plant that is grown for its ornamental foliage and flowers. The plant is often used as a ground cover or in containers. It is also used as a border plant in gardens and landscapes. The plant is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lunania dodecandra has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have a thin stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lunania dodecandra is a perennial grass native to the Caribbean. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated by division or seed. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate shade.

Where to Find Lunania dodecandra

Lunania dodecandra is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,

References

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Charles Wright (1811-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Wright' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:779885-1: Based on the initial data import