Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
linearifolia
ID:
1251639

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rollins in Gentry

Source:
tro

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Allan Hancock Pacific Exped. 13(2): 127 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250977

Common Names

  • Lyrocarpa linearifolia
  • Linearifolia Lyrocarpa
  • Lyrocarpa

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Description

Lyrocarpa linearifolia (also called 'Linear-leaved Lyrocarpa', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Lyrocarpa linearifolia is used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory and digestive problems. It is also used as a food source for some species of birds and mammals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lyrocarpa linearifolia has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lyrocarpa linearifolia is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly. It can be grown in a well-draining potting mix with perlite or pumice added for extra drainage.

Where to Find Lyrocarpa linearifolia

Lyrocarpa linearifolia is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Lyrocarpa linearifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lyrocarpa linearifolia?

Lyrocarpa linearifolia

What is the common name of Lyrocarpa linearifolia?

Linear-leaved lyrocarpa

What is the natural habitat of Lyrocarpa linearifolia?

Tropical rainforests in Central and South America

Species in the Lyrocarpa genus

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-50159132: Based on the initial data import
Reed C. Rollins (1911-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rollins' in the authors string.
Howard Scott Gentry (1903-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gentry' in the authors string.