Status:
valid
Authors:
Aubrév.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 11: 294 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221710
Common Names
- Labourdonnaisia lecomtei
- Lecomte's Labourdonnaisia
- Lecomte's-Leaved Labourdonnaisia
Description
Labourdonnaisia lecomtei (also called Lecomte's Labourdonnaisia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Madagascar and is found in wet lowland forests. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and a short stem. The leaves are ovate and the inflorescence is a spadix with a white spathe.
Uses & Benefits
Labourdonnaisia lecomtei is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions, reducing inflammation, and providing relief from pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Labourdonnaisia lecomtei has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single, yellow-green seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Labourdonnaisia lecomtei is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It has small, white flowers that appear in spring and summer. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Keep moist until rooted.
Where to Find Labourdonnaisia lecomtei
Labourdonnaisia lecomtei is native to Madagascar and can be found in the eastern and western regions of the island.
Labourdonnaisia lecomtei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Labourdonnaisia lecomtei?
Labourdonnaisia lecomtei
What is the natural habitat of Labourdonnaisia lecomtei?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
What is the color of Labourdonnaisia lecomtei's flowers?
White or greenish-white
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Aulandra longifolia,
Autranella congolensis,
Baillonella toxisperma,
Beccariella balansana,
Beccariella crebrifolia,
Beccariella lasiantha,
Beccariella novocaledonica,
Beccariella xerocarpa,
Beccariella brownlessiana,
Boerlagella spectabilis,
Breviea sericea,
Burckella banikiensis,
Burckella erythrophylla,
Burckella fijiensis,
Burckella hillii,
Burckella macropoda,
Burckella magusum,
Burckella obovata,
Burckella parvifolia,
Burckella polymera,
Burckella poolei,
Burckella richii,
Burckella sorei,
Burckella thurstonii,
Capurodendron androyense,
Capurodendron ankaranense,
Capurodendron antongiliense,
Capurodendron apollonioides,
Capurodendron bakeri,
Capurodendron costatum,
Capurodendron delphinense,
Capurodendron gracilifolium,
Capurodendron greveanum,
Capurodendron ludiifolium,
Capurodendron madagascariense,
Capurodendron mandrarense,
Capurodendron microphyllum,
Capurodendron nodosum,
Capurodendron perrieri,
Capurodendron pervillei,
Capurodendron pseudoterminalia,
Capurodendron rubrocostatum,
Capurodendron rufescens,
Capurodendron sakalavum,