Status:
valid
Authors:
D.J.N.Hind
Source:
gcc
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 59(4): 541 (-545; fig. 1) (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085164
Common Names
- Cinerea Loricaria
- Loricaria cinerea
- Loricaria
Description
Loricaria cinerea (also called Grey Whiptail Catfish, among many other common names) is a freshwater fish native to South America. It has a long, slender body and grows in slow-moving rivers, streams, and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Loricaria cinerea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Loricaria cinerea is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower head. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Loricaria cinerea is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Loricaria cinerea
Loricaria cinerea is found in South America, from Colombia to Argentina.
Loricaria cinerea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Loricaria cinerea?
Loricaria cinerea
What is the common name of Loricaria cinerea?
Gray Catfish
Where is Loricaria cinerea native to?
Central and South America
Species in the Loricaria genus
Loricaria colombiana,
Loricaria graveolens,
Loricaria scolopendra,
Loricaria puracensis,
Loricaria unduaviensis,
Loricaria lagunillensis,
Loricaria antisanensis,
Loricaria complanata,
Loricaria leptothamna,
Loricaria thujoides,
Loricaria lucida,
Loricaria ollgaardii,
Loricaria cinerea,
Loricaria azuayensis,
Loricaria thyrsoidea,
Loricaria macbridei,
Loricaria ferruginea,
Loricaria lycopodinea,
Loricaria ilinissae,
Loricaria pauciflora,
Loricaria thuyoides,
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,