Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Species:
darcyana
ID:
1022821

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hunz. & Subils

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Lorentzia 3: 15, f. 1979

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001022159

Common Names

  • Leptoglossis darcyana
  • Darcy's Leptoglossis
  • Darcy's Leptoglossis

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Description

Leptoglossis darcyana (also called 'Leptoglossis', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are lobed and its flowers are white and yellow. It is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leptoglossis darcyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat fever and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptoglossis darcyana has white flowers with yellow throats and long, narrow seed pods. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Where to Find Leptoglossis darcyana

Leptoglossis darcyana is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.

Species in the Solanaceae family

References

Armando Theodoro Hunziker (1919-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hunz.' in the authors string.
Rosa Subils (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Subils' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import