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
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.
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 Leptoglossis genus
Species in the Solanaceae family