Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
ludlowii
ID:
1040845

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.J.Cannon) D.Y.Hong

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Novon 20: 418 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040183



Common Names

  • Morina ludlowii
  • Ludlowii Morina
  • Morina Ludlowii


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Description

Morina ludlowii (also called Ludlow's Morina, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows to a height of 0.5-1 m. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. Its leaves are lanceolate to ovate in shape and are usually 1-2 cm long. The flowers are white and bell-shaped and are borne in clusters.

Uses & Benefits

Morina ludlowii is a species of shrub found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is used as a ground cover in gardens and can be used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Morina ludlowii has small, white flowers with a short, curved style and a long, curved stigma. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Morina ludlowii is a perennial herb with a rhizome root system. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes in spring or by seed.

Where to Find Morina ludlowii

Morina ludlowii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including the Caribbean, Central and South America, and parts of Africa.

Species in the Caprifoliaceae family

Bassecoia bretschneideri, Bassecoia siamensis, Bassecoia hookeri, Cephalaria duzceensis, Cephalaria alpina, Cephalaria ambrosioides, Cephalaria anatolica, Cephalaria aristata, Cephalaria armeniaca, Cephalaria armerioides, Cephalaria armoraciifolia, Cephalaria attenuata, Cephalaria axillaris, Cephalaria aytachii, Cephalaria balansae, Cephalaria balkharica, Cephalaria beijiangensis, Cephalaria calcarea, Cephalaria cedrorum, Cephalaria charadzeae, Cephalaria cilicica, Cephalaria coriacea, Cephalaria dagestanica, Cephalaria decurrens, Cephalaria demetrii, Cephalaria dichaetophora, Cephalaria dirmilensis, Cephalaria ekimiana, Cephalaria elazigensis, Cephalaria elmaliensis, Cephalaria fanourii, Cephalaria flava, Cephalaria foliosa, Cephalaria galpiniana, Cephalaria gazipashensis, Cephalaria gigantea, Cephalaria goetzei, Cephalaria hakkiarica, Cephalaria hirsuta, Cephalaria humilis, Cephalaria integrifolia, Cephalaria isaurica, Cephalaria joppensis, Cephalaria juncea, Cephalaria katangensis, Cephalaria kesruanica, Cephalaria kotschyi, Cephalaria laevigata, Cephalaria leucantha, Cephalaria litvinovii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100366971: Based on the initial data import
Margaret Joy Cannon (1928-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.J.Cannon' in the authors string.
De Yuan Hong (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Y.Hong' in the authors string.