Status:
valid
Authors:
Lepschi
Source:
ksu
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 12: 76 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445920
Common Names
- Furtive Leptomeria
- Leptomeria
- Leptomeria Leptomeria
Description
Leptomeria furtiva (also called Furtive Leptomeria, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial plant in the Plantaginaceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, branched stem. It is native to Australia and grows in wet, marshy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Leptomeria furtiva is used as an ornamental plant and as a ground cover. It can also be used to purify water and as a natural mosquito repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leptomeria furtiva is white and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leptomeria furtiva is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be planted in a sunny or partially shaded area. It can be grown in both containers and in the ground. It is best to prune the stems regularly to keep the plant from becoming too tall.
Where to Find Leptomeria furtiva
Leptomeria furtiva is native to parts of Australia.
Leptomeria furtiva FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptomeria furtiva?
Leptomeria furtiva
What is the common name of Leptomeria furtiva?
Furtive Leptomeria
What is the family of Leptomeria furtiva?
Plantaginaceae
Species in the Leptomeria genus
Leptomeria furtiva,
Leptomeria pauciflora,
Leptomeria pachyclada,
Leptomeria obovata,
Leptomeria preissiana,
Leptomeria glomerata,
Leptomeria ericoides,
Leptomeria empetriformis,
Leptomeria ellytes,
Leptomeria drupacea,
Leptomeria dielsiana,
Leptomeria cunninghamii,
Leptomeria penduliflora,
Leptomeria squarrulosa,
Leptomeria spinosa,
Leptomeria scrobiculata,
Leptomeria axillaris,
Leptomeria aphylla,
Leptomeria acida,
Leptomeria rubescens,
Species in the Santalaceae family
Acanthosyris annonagustata,
Acanthosyris asipapote,
Acanthosyris falcata,
Acanthosyris glabrata,
Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii,
Acanthosyris spinescens,
Amphorogyne celastroides,
Amphorogyne spicata,
Amphorogyne staufferi,
Anthobolus erythrocaulis,
Anthobolus filifolius,
Anthobolus foveolatus,
Anthobolus leptomeroides,
Antidaphne amazonensis,
Antidaphne andina,
Antidaphne antidaphneoides,
Antidaphne glaziovii,
Antidaphne hondurensis,
Antidaphne punctulata,
Antidaphne schottii,
Antidaphne viscoidea,
Antidaphne wrightii,
Arceuthobium abietinum,
Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae,
Arceuthobium americanum,
Arceuthobium apachecum,
Arceuthobium azoricum,
Arceuthobium bicarinatum,
Arceuthobium blumeri,
Arceuthobium californicum,
Arceuthobium campylopodum,
Arceuthobium chinense,
Arceuthobium cyanocarpum,
Arceuthobium divaricatum,
Arceuthobium douglasii,
Arceuthobium gillii,
Arceuthobium globosum,
Arceuthobium guatemalense,
Arceuthobium hondurense,
Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae,
Arceuthobium littorum,
Arceuthobium microcarpum,
Arceuthobium minutissimum,
Arceuthobium monticola,
Arceuthobium nigrum,
Arceuthobium occidentale,
Arceuthobium oxycedri,
Arceuthobium pendens,
Arceuthobium pini,
Arceuthobium pusillum,