Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
brevicalyx
ID:
1221762

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.T.Richardson

Source:
tro

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Tulane Stud. Zool. Bot. 17: 66 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221100



Common Names

  • Louteridium brevicalyx
  • Brevicalyx Louteridium
  • Brevicalyx


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Description

Louteridium brevicalyx (also called Short-Calyx Louteridium, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to Central and South America. It has opposite, ovate-lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, often in shady, humid areas.

Uses & Benefits

Louteridium brevicalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wild animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Louteridium brevicalyx is a white-greenish color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like structure.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Louteridium brevicalyx is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Louteridium brevicalyx

Louteridium brevicalyx is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Veracruz.

Louteridium brevicalyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Louteridium brevicalyx?

Louteridium brevicalyx

What is the common name of Louteridium brevicalyx?

Short-Calyx Louteridium

What is the natural habitat of Louteridium brevicalyx?

Forests of Central and South America

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Alfred Thomas Richardson (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.T.Richardson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:52222-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.