Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
curvifolia
ID:
458878

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bong.) Ruhland

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 30: 233 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458210



Common Names

  • Leiothrix curvifolia
  • Curved-leaved leiothrix
  • Curved-leaved leiothrix shrub


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Description

Leiothrix curvifolia (also called 'Curvifolia Leiothrix', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Leiothrix curvifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Leiothrix curvifolia var. curvifolia
Leiothrix curvifolia var. lanuginosa (Bong.) Ruhland

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leiothrix curvifolia has white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leiothrix curvifolia is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. To propagate from seed, the seeds should be sown in a sterile medium such as vermiculite or perlite. The medium should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location. Once the seedlings have developed, they can be transplanted into individual pots. To propagate from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a pot with moist soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Leiothrix curvifolia

Leiothrix curvifolia can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Leiothrix curvifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leiothrix curvifolia?

Leiothrix curvifolia

What are the common names of Leiothrix curvifolia?

Curved-leaf leiothrix, Curved-leafed leiothrix

What is the natural habitat of Leiothrix curvifolia?

It is found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia

Species in the Leiothrix genus

Leiothrix angustifolia, Leiothrix argentea, Leiothrix argyroderma, Leiothrix arrecta, Leiothrix beckii, Leiothrix celiae, Leiothrix cipoensis, Leiothrix crassifolia, Leiothrix curvifolia, Leiothrix distichoclada, Leiothrix echinocephala, Leiothrix flagellaris, Leiothrix flavescens, Leiothrix fluitans, Leiothrix fulgida, Leiothrix glauca, Leiothrix gomesii, Leiothrix graminea, Leiothrix hirsuta, Leiothrix linearis, Leiothrix longipes, Leiothrix luxurians, Leiothrix mucronata, Leiothrix pilulifera, Leiothrix prolifera, Leiothrix propinqua, Leiothrix rufula, Leiothrix rupestris, Leiothrix schlechtendalii, Leiothrix sclerophylla, Leiothrix sinuosa, Leiothrix spergula, Leiothrix spiralis, Leiothrix subulata, Leiothrix vivipara, Leiothrix raymondii, Leiothrix bracteosa, Leiothrix plantago, Leiothrix restingensis,

Species in the Eriocaulaceae family

Comanthera kegeliana, Comanthera harleyi, Comanthera euschemus, Comanthera elegantula, Comanthera elegans, Comanthera dealbata, Comanthera curralensis, Comanthera brasiliana, Comanthera bisulcata, Comanthera bahiensis, Comanthera aurifibrata, Comanthera aciphylla, Comanthera hatschbachii, Comanthera xeranthemoides, Comanthera caespitosa, Comanthera centauroides, Comanthera reflexa, Comanthera jenmanii, Comanthera floccosa, Comanthera circinnata, Comanthera cipoensis, Comanthera giuliettiae, Comanthera suberosa, Comanthera ruprechtiana, Comanthera paepalophylla, Comanthera nivea, Comanthera nitida, Comanthera magnifica, Comanthera imbricata, Comanthera mucugensis, Comanthera lanosa, Comanthera retroflexa, Comanthera pignalii, Comanthera brunnea, Comanthera dimera, Comanthera angustifolia, Comanthera tricostata, Comanthera borbae, Eriocaulon abyssinicum, Eriocaulon achiton, Eriocaulon acutibracteatum, Eriocaulon acutifolium, Eriocaulon adamesii, Eriocaulon aethiopicum, Eriocaulon africanum, Eriocaulon afzelianum, Eriocaulon albocapitatum, Eriocaulon alleizettei, Eriocaulon alpestre, Eriocaulon alpinum,

References

Gustav Heinrich von Bongard (1786-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bong.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Ruhland (1878-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruhland' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:137109-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.