Lepisanthes ferruginea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
446881
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Radlk.) Leenh.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Blumea 17: 69 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000446213
Common Names
- Rusty Fig
- Rusty Fig Tree
- Rusty Fig Shrub
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Hebecoccus ferrugineus Radlk. [unknown]
Description
Lepisanthes ferruginea (also called Rusty Lepisanthes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen shrub growing up to 2 m tall. Its leaves are oblong and up to 10 cm long. Its flowers are white, with a tube up to 2 cm long.
Uses & Benefits
Lepisanthes ferruginea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its ability to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies. It is also known to help reduce soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lepisanthes ferruginea has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lepisanthes ferruginea 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 Lepisanthes ferruginea
Lepisanthes ferruginea is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Lepisanthes ferruginea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepisanthes ferruginea?
Lepisanthes ferruginea
What is the family of Lepisanthes ferruginea?
Sapindaceae
Where is Lepisanthes ferruginea native to?
Australia
Species in the Lepisanthes genus
Lepisanthes falcata, Lepisanthes erecta, Lepisanthes divaricata, Lepisanthes dictyophylla, Lepisanthes membranifolia, Lepisanthes burmanica, Lepisanthes ferruginea, Lepisanthes kinabaluensis, Lepisanthes amoena, Lepisanthes mixta, Lepisanthes banaensis, Lepisanthes aphanococca, Lepisanthes amplifolia, Lepisanthes bengalan, Lepisanthes alata, Lepisanthes andamanica, Lepisanthes ramiflora, Lepisanthes simplicifolia, Lepisanthes senegalensis, Lepisanthes tetraphylla, Lepisanthes multijuga, Lepisanthes unilocularis, Lepisanthes sambiranensis, Lepisanthes perrieri, Lepisanthes chrysotricha, Lepisanthes fruticosa, Lepisanthes browniana, Lepisanthes hainanensis, Lepisanthes basicardia, Lepisanthes rubiginosa, Lepisanthes cauliflora, Lepisanthes oligophylla,
Species in the Sapindaceae family
References
Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.
Pieter Willem Leenhouts (1926-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leenh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:783495-1: Based on the initial data import