Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
gemmiflorus
ID:
367157

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
ksu

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 7: 1731 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000366489

Common Names

  • Gemmiflorus Lepeostegeres
  • Lepeostegeres gemmiflorus
  • Lepeostegeres lanceifolius

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Synonyms

  • Loranthus gemmiflorus Blume [unknown]
  • Elytranthe gemmiflora G.Don [unknown]

Description

Lepeostegeres gemmiflorus (also called Gem-flowered Lepeostegeres, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to India and grows in grasslands and meadows. It has narrow, linear leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lepeostegeres gemmiflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to create living sculptures and as a ground cover in xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepeostegeres gemmiflorus has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepeostegeres gemmiflorus is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to tropical regions of South America. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter and should be planted in full sun or partial shade. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Lepeostegeres gemmiflorus

Lepeostegeres gemmiflorus is found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar.

Lepeostegeres gemmiflorus FAQ

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Myrtaceae

Species in the Loranthaceae family

Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,