Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
antisanensis
ID:
38855

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 56: 157 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038184



Common Names

  • Loricaria antisanensis
  • Antisan Loricaria
  • Antisan's Loricaria


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Description

Loricaria antisanensis (also called Loricaria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It is found in dry, deciduous forests, open scrub, and wastelands.

Uses & Benefits

Loricaria antisanensis has been used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Loricaria antisanensis are small, white and tubular. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Loricaria antisanensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Loricaria antisanensis

Loricaria antisanensis is native to Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Nicaragua.

Loricaria antisanensis FAQ

What is the common name of Loricaria antisanensis?

Antisan Loricaria

What type of plant is Loricaria antisanensis?

It is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Loricaria antisanensis?

It is found in dry, rocky areas of Mexico

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-136920: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.