Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
glabrifolia
ID:
1251729

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chatrou & Repetur

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Changing Genera : 76 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251067



Common Names

  • Letestudoxa glabrifolia
  • Glabrous Letestudoxa
  • Smooth Letestudoxa


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Description

Letestudoxa glabrifolia (also called smooth-leaved letestudoxa, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Letestudoxa glabrifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Letestudoxa glabrifolia is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Letestudoxa glabrifolia is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Letestudoxa glabrifolia

Letestudoxa glabrifolia can be found in Colombia.

Letestudoxa glabrifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Letestudoxa glabrifolia?

Letestudoxa glabrifolia

What is the common name of Letestudoxa glabrifolia?

Smooth-leaved letestudoxa

What is the natural habitat of Letestudoxa glabrifolia?

Tropical rainforests in Central and South America

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Laurentius Willem Chatrou (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chatrou' in the authors string.
Carola P. Repetur: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Repetur' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1003563-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.