Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
pauciflora
ID:
446591

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 354 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445923

Common Names

  • Few-Flowered Leptomeria
  • Leptomeria
  • Leptomeria Leptomeria

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Synonyms

  • Leptomeria lehmannii Miq. [unknown]

Description

Leptomeria pauciflora (also called Few-Flowered 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 pauciflora 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 pauciflora 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptomeria pauciflora 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 pauciflora

Leptomeria pauciflora is native to parts of Australia.

Leptomeria pauciflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptomeria pauciflora?

Leptomeria pauciflora

What is the common name of Leptomeria pauciflora?

Few-flowered Leptomeria

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Plantaginaceae

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,