Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
glaricola
ID:
1257799

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Hara) Al-Shehbaz

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Novon 10: 333 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257137



Common Names

  • Lepidostemon glaricola
  • Glaricola Lepidostemon
  • Glaricola Lepidostemon Fern


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Description

Lepidostemon glaricola (also called Glaricola's Lepidostemon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. This species grows in moist, shady forests, often in the understory of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidostemon glaricola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepidostemon glaricola is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidostemon glaricola is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to the Chihuahuan Desert of Texas and northern Mexico. It is an easy-to-grow plant that requires full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. Cuttings should be taken from the current year's growth and rooted in a sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Lepidostemon glaricola

Lepidostemon glaricola is native to the tropical regions of South America.

Lepidostemon glaricola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidostemon glaricola?

Lepidostemon glaricola

What is the common name of Lepidostemon glaricola?

Glaricola Lepidostemon

What is the natural habitat of Lepidostemon glaricola?

Rainforest margins and open woodlands

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50183433: Based on the initial data import
Hiroshi Hara (1911-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Hara' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.