Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
puracensis
ID:
19862

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 56: 166 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019191



Common Names

  • Purac Loricaria
  • Purac's Loricaria
  • Purac Loricaria


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Description

Loricaria puracensis (also called Purace Loricaria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to South America and is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Loricaria puracensis is used as an ornamental plant and also as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Loricaria puracensis has a small, yellow flower with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Loricaria puracensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated through division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Loricaria puracensis

Loricaria puracensis is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is most commonly found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Loricaria puracensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Loricaria puracensis?

Loricaria puracensis

What is the common name of Loricaria puracensis?

Purac Loricaria

What is the natural habitat of Loricaria puracensis?

It is found in dry, open grasslands and scrublands.

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-118552: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.