Loricaria graveolens - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
graveolens
ID:
8807
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wedd.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Chlor. Andina 1: 167 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008136
Common Names
- Loricaria Graveolens
- Whiptail Catfish
- Rough Whiptail Catfish
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- Baccharis graveolens Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Thyopsis graveolens Wedd. [unknown]
Description
Loricaria graveolens (also called Gravelly Whiptail Catfish, among many other common names) is a species of catfish native to South America. It has a long, slender body with a pointed snout and a forked caudal fin. It inhabits fast-flowing rivers and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Loricaria graveolens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Loricaria graveolens has small white flowers that are clustered together in a head-like shape. The seeds are small and black with a smooth texture. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Loricaria graveolens is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, it should be sown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. When grown from cuttings, it should be taken from a healthy plant and planted in a pot filled with moist soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted and established themselves.
Where to Find Loricaria graveolens
Loricaria graveolens is native to South America and can be found in wet, tropical forests.
Loricaria graveolens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Loricaria graveolens?
Loricaria graveolens
What is the common name of Loricaria graveolens?
Fragrant Catfish
Where is Loricaria graveolens found?
It is found in 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-107875: Based on the initial data import
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.