Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
chippendalei
ID:
445544

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.L.Erickson & J.H.Willis

Source:
ksu

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Vict. Naturalist 83: 107 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444876

Common Names

  • Levenhookia chippendalei
  • Chippendalei Levenhookia
  • Chippendalei Fern

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Description

Levenhookia chippendalei (also called 'Kapok Bush', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that typically grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to South East Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Levenhookia chippendalei is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Levenhookia chippendalei are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Levenhookia chippendalei is a perennial herb that can be propagated through division of the rootstock. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Levenhookia chippendalei

Levenhookia chippendalei is native to Australia, and can be found in areas such as New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.

Levenhookia chippendalei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Levenhookia chippendalei?

Levenhookia chippendalei

What type of plant is Levenhookia chippendalei?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Stylidiaceae.

Where is Levenhookia chippendalei native to?

It is native to Australia.

Species in the Stylidiaceae family

Donatia fascicularis, Donatia novae-zelandiae, Forstera bellidifolia, Forstera bidwillii, Forstera mackayi, Forstera sedifolia, Forstera tenella, Forstera cristis, Forstera purpurata, Levenhookia leptantha, Levenhookia stipitata, Levenhookia sonderi, Levenhookia pusilla, Levenhookia pulcherrima, Levenhookia octomaculata, Levenhookia dubia, Levenhookia chippendalei, Levenhookia pauciflora, Levenhookia preissii, Oreostylidium subulatum, Phyllachne clavigera, Phyllachne colensoi, Phyllachne rubra, Phyllachne uliginosa, Stylidium adpressum, Stylidium aeonioides, Stylidium affine, Stylidium longissimum, Stylidium longitubum, Stylidium lowrieanum, Stylidium luteum, Stylidium macranthum, Stylidium maitlandianum, Stylidium maritimum, Stylidium megacarpum, Stylidium lobuliflorum, Stylidium marradongense, Stylidium simulans, Stylidium longicornu, Stylidium soboliferum, Stylidium spathulatum, Stylidium limbatum, Stylidium lineare, Stylidium lineatum, Stylidium crossocephalum, Stylidium clarksonii, Stylidium claytonioides, Stylidium confertum, Stylidium confluens, Stylidium cordifolium,

References

James Hamlyn Willis (1910-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.H.Willis' in the authors string.
Rica Erickson (1908-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.L.Erickson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:825975-1: Based on the initial data import