Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
rubescens
ID:
1411276

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stauffer) Byng & Christenh.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.266666667. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423741

Common Names

  • Leptomeria rubescens
  • Rubescent Leptomeria
  • Rubescent Water Willow

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Description

Leptomeria rubescens (also called Red-fruited Leptomeria, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to Australia. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of around 3 meters. Its leaves are elliptic to ovate in shape and are a glossy dark green in colour. The flowers are white and appear in clusters in the spring. The fruit is a red drupe which ripens in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Leptomeria rubescens is a shrub found in South America. It is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptomeria rubescens has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptomeria rubescens is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to tropical Africa. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Leptomeria rubescens

Leptomeria rubescens is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Leptomeria rubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptomeria rubescens?

Leptomeria rubescens

What is the common name of Leptomeria rubescens?

Leptomeria

What type of plant is Leptomeria rubescens?

Herb

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,

References

Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Hans Ulrich Stauffer (1929-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stauffer' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.