Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
lutea
ID:
1330154

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Fourn.) Fontella, Goes & S.A.Cáceres

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Corrientes) 23: 29 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342608



Common Names

  • Morillo's Lutea
  • Morillo's Lutea Sage
  • Lutea Sage


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Description

Morilloa lutea (also called Yellow Morillo, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Solanaceae. It is found in Peru and Bolivia. It is a small, perennial herb with a branched stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in open, disturbed areas, along roadsides, and in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Morilloa lutea is used as a medicinal plant and also as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Morilloa lutea has yellow flowers with a red center and red anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Morilloa lutea is an annual herb that can be grown from seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by sowing the seeds in spring or summer in a well-drained medium such as sand or perlite.

Where to Find Morilloa lutea

Morilloa lutea is native to the Caribbean islands of Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola.

Morilloa lutea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Morilloa lutea?

Morilloa lutea

What is the common name of Morilloa lutea?

Lutea morilloa

What type of plant is Morilloa lutea?

Herb

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

Eugène Pierre Nicolas Fournier (1834-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Fourn.' in the authors string.
Jorge Fontella (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fontella' in the authors string.
Monique Britto de Goes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goes' in the authors string.
Sergio A. Cáceres (b.1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.A.Cáceres' in the authors string.