Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
sonderi
ID:
445536

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 1: 18 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444868

Common Names

  • Levenhookia sonderi
  • Sonderi Levenhookia
  • Sonderi Fern

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Synonyms

  • Coleostylis sonderi F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Levenhookia sonderi (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 sonderi 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 sonderi 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 sonderi 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 sonderi

Levenhookia sonderi can be found in Australia.

Levenhookia sonderi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Levenhookia sonderi?

Levenhookia sonderi

What is the common name of Levenhookia sonderi?

Sonder's levenhookia

Where is Levenhookia sonderi found?

Levenhookia sonderi is found in 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,