Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
koelzii
ID:
361645

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miranda & McVaugh

Source:
ksu

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Biol. Univ. Nac. México 32: 182 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360977



Common Names

  • Louteridium Koelzii
  • Koelz's Louteridium
  • Koelz's Louteridium-bush


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Description

Louteridium koelzii (also called Koelz'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 koelzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, star-shaped with five petals. Seed: Small, black, and round. Seedlings: Oval-shaped leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Louteridium koelzii 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 koelzii

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

Louteridium koelzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Louteridium koelzii?

Louteridium koelzii

What is the common name of Louteridium koelzii?

Koelz's Louteridium

What is the natural habitat of Louteridium koelzii?

Louteridium koelzii 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

Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.
Faustino Miranda (1905-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miranda' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:144067-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.