Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
magdalenica
ID:
1329707

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Morillo) Morillo

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2015-22: 2 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342161



Common Names

  • Lachnostoma magdalenica
  • Magdalenica Lachnostoma
  • Magdalenica Lachnostom


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Description

Lachnostoma magdalenica (also called 'Lachnostoma', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lachnostoma magdalenica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to control soil erosion and to provide food and shelter for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lachnostoma magdalenica has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. Seedlings have a single pair of opposite, elliptic-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lachnostoma magdalenica is a perennial herb with a rhizomatous root system. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Once established, it requires little maintenance and can tolerate drought.

Where to Find Lachnostoma magdalenica

Lachnostoma magdalenica can be found in Colombia.

Lachnostoma magdalenica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lachnostoma magdalenica?

Lachnostoma magdalenica

What is the common name of Lachnostoma magdalenica?

Magdalena Lachnostoma

What is the natural habitat of Lachnostoma magdalenica?

Tropical moist montane forests

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

Gilberto N. Morillo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morillo' in the authors string.