Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
rubens
ID:
1302717

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pruski

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2014-51: 1 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315171



Common Names

  • Lowryanthus Rubens
  • Rubens Lowryanthus
  • Rubens Plant


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Description

Lowryanthus rubens (also called 'Red Lowryanthus', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It has white flowers with yellow centers, and its leaves are oval-shaped and have a smooth texture. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands and prefers well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Lowryanthus rubens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lowryanthus rubens has small, red flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lowryanthus rubens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Lowryanthus rubens

Lowryanthus rubens can be found in Madagascar.

Lowryanthus rubens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lowryanthus rubens?

Lowryanthus rubens

What is the common name of Lowryanthus rubens?

Red Lowryanthus

Where is Lowryanthus rubens found?

It is found in Madagascar

Species in the Lowryanthus genus

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

John Francis Pruski (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pruski' in the authors string.