Loricaria pauciflora - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pauciflora
ID:
134185
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 56: 165 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133514
Common Names
- Loricaria pauciflora
- Many-flowered Whiptail Catfish
- Rio Negro Whiptail Catfish
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Loricaria pauciflora (also called Few-flowered Loricaria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. It prefers dry and sunny habitats, such as rocky slopes and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Loricaria pauciflora has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flowerbeds. It has also been used as a natural dye for cloth and paper.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Loricaria pauciflora has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Loricaria pauciflora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a pot filled with a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Loricaria pauciflora
Loricaria pauciflora is native to Central and South America and can be found in the wild in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Loricaria pauciflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Loricaria pauciflora?
Loricaria pauciflora
What type of plant is Loricaria pauciflora?
It is an herbaceous perennial.
Where is Loricaria pauciflora native to?
It is native to 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-94313: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.