Status:
valid
Authors:
T.F.Daniel
Source:
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. 64(7): 144 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000046870
Description
Louteridium rzedowskianum (also called Rzedowski's Louteridium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Louteridium rzedowskianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Louteridium rzedowskianum has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Louteridium rzedowskianum is an evergreen shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or division in spring or summer.
Where to Find Louteridium rzedowskianum
Louteridium rzedowskianum is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Louteridium rzedowskianum FAQ
What is the common name of Louteridium rzedowskianum?
Rzedowskianum Louteridium
What is the scientific name of Rzedowskianum Louteridium?
Louteridium rzedowskianum
What is the natural habitat of Louteridium rzedowskianum?
It is native to Mexico and Central America
Species in the Louteridium genus
Louteridium tamaulipense,
Louteridium donnell-smithii,
Louteridium koelzii,
Louteridium parayi,
Louteridium costaricense,
Louteridium chartaceum,
Louteridium mexicanum,
Louteridium purpusii,
Louteridium brevicalyx,
Louteridium dendropilosum,
Louteridium rzedowskianum,
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,