Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
octomaculata
ID:
445541

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ksu

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Vict. Naturalist 72: 130 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444873

Common Names

  • Levenhookia octomaculata
  • Octomaculata Levenhookia
  • Octomaculata Fern

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Description

Levenhookia octomaculata (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 octomaculata 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 octomaculata 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 octomaculata 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 octomaculata

Levenhookia octomaculata can be found in Australia, in areas such as Western Australia, Northern Territory, and Queensland.

Levenhookia octomaculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Levenhookia octomaculata?

Levenhookia octomaculata

What are the common names of Levenhookia octomaculata?

Eight-spotted levenhookia

What is the natural habitat of Levenhookia octomaculata?

It is found in moist forests and along streams and rivers

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:825979-1: Based on the initial data import