Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
donnell-smithii
ID:
361644

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 23: 284; 2: 85. 1888 1888, 1889

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360976



Common Names

  • Louteridium Donnell-Smithii
  • Donnell-Smith's Louteridium
  • Donnell-Smith's Louteridium-bush


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Description

Louteridium donnell-smithii (also called Donnell-Smith's Louteridium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It grows in dense tufts, with stems reaching up to 1.2 meters tall. It is found in grassland, open woodland, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Louteridium donnell-smithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Louteridium donnell-smithii has bright yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Louteridium donnell-smithii is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated from cuttings or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist medium. It can also be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Louteridium donnell-smithii

Louteridium donnell-smithii is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Louteridium donnell-smithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Louteridium donnell-smithii?

Louteridium donnell-smithii

What is the common name of Louteridium donnell-smithii?

Donnell-Smith's Louteridium

What is the natural habitat of Louteridium donnell-smithii?

Louteridium donnell-smithii is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in tropical and subtropical regions.

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

Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.