Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Family:
Species:
oberwinkleri
ID:
1040217

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nebel, Preussing, Schäf.-Verw. & D. Quandt

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Taxon 59(5): 1435 2010

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001039555



Common Names

  • Lobatiriccardia oberwinkleri
  • Oberwinkleri Lobatiriccardia
  • Oberwinkleri


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Description

Lobatiriccardia oberwinkleri (also called Lobatiriccardia oberwinkleri, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Central America. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lobatiriccardia oberwinkleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lobatiriccardia oberwinkleri has small, white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, black and shiny. Its seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobatiriccardia oberwinkleri is an epiphytic plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in a semi-shaded location and should be watered regularly. It can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Lobatiriccardia oberwinkleri

Lobatiriccardia oberwinkleri is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Species in the Aneuraceae family

Acrostolia alata, Aneura pinguis, Aneura ledermannii, Aneura marianensis, Aneura crateriformis, Aneura latissima, Aneura macrostachya, Aneura novaecaledoniae, Aneura sharpii, Aneura brasiliensis, Aneura maxima, Aneura blasioides, Aneura eskuchei, Aneura singalangana, Aneura gemmifera, Aneura hirsuta, Aneura subcanaliculata, Aneura keniae, Aneura vincentina, Aneura giangena, Aneura gibbsiana, Aneura gigantea, Aneura glaucescens, Aneura goebeliana, Aneura husteinii, Aneura imbricata, Aneura intermedia, Aneura kaguensis, Aneura latemultifida, Aneura mirabilis, Aneura novaguineensis, Aneura nymanii, Aneura pellucida, Aneura amboinensis, Aneura augustae, Aneura polyantha, Aneura biflora, Aneura puiggarii, Aneura breutelii, Aneura brevifolia, Aneura punctata, Aneura brevissima, Aneura cerebrata, Aneura rodwayi, Aneura roraimensis, Aneura rotangicola, Aneura serrulata, Aneura crinita, Aneura squarrosa, Aneura crumii,

References

Dietmar Quandt (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Quandt' in the authors string.
Martin Nebel (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nebel' in the authors string.
Markus Preussing: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Preussing' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100365016: Based on data supplied by Bryonames