Levenhookia pauciflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pauciflora
ID:
445547
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Hügel : 74 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444879
Common Names
- Levenhookia pauciflora
- Pauciflora Levenhookia
- Pauciflora Fern
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- Levenhookia stylidiodes F.Muell. [unknown]
Description
Levenhookia pauciflora (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 pauciflora 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 pauciflora are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Levenhookia pauciflora 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 pauciflora
Levenhookia pauciflora is native to Australia, and can be found in areas such as New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.
Levenhookia pauciflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Levenhookia pauciflora?
Levenhookia pauciflora
What type of plant is Levenhookia pauciflora?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Stylidiaceae.
Where is Levenhookia pauciflora native to?
It is native to Australia.
Species in the Levenhookia genus
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:825980-1: Based on the initial data import