Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
pauciflora
ID:
359680

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) A.C.Sm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 28: 440 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359012



Common Names

  • Few-flowered Loeseneriella
  • Pauciflora
  • Loeseneriella


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Synonyms

  • Salacia perakensis King [unknown]
  • Salacia javanensis Blume [unknown]
  • Salacia griffithii M.A.Lawson [unknown]
  • Hippocratea brachystachys Ridl. [unknown]
  • Hippocratea lawsonii Elmer [unknown]
  • Hippocratea rigida Span. [unknown]
  • Hippocratea sulcata Craib [valid]
  • Hippocratea pauciflora DC. [valid]
  • Hippocratea pauciflora minor Miq. [valid]
  • Hippocratea pauciflora novoguineensis Miq. [valid]

Description

Loeseneriella pauciflora (also called Few-flowered Loeseneriella, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It grows up to 6 feet tall and has small, dark green leaves. It is found in moist, sandy soils in open woods and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Loeseneriella pauciflora is an evergreen shrub with fragrant white flowers. It is often used as a hedge or in containers, and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Loeseneriella pauciflora is white with a yellow center, and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Loeseneriella pauciflora is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 2-3 m tall. It is a fast-growing plant and can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and should be planted in a mixture of sand and peat moss. It should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Loeseneriella pauciflora

Loeseneriella pauciflora is native to the mountains of Central America.

Loeseneriella pauciflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Loeseneriella pauciflora?

Loeseneriella pauciflora

What is the common name of Loeseneriella pauciflora?

Few-flowered loeseneriella

Where is Loeseneriella pauciflora found?

It is found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces of South Africa

Species in the Loeseneriella genus

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,

References

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:431110-1: Based on the initial data import