Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
distichoclada
ID:
458957

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herzog

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 20: 88 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458289



Common Names

  • Leiothrix distichoclada
  • Distichoclada Leiothrix
  • Distichoclada Yellow Alder


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Description

Leiothrix distichoclada (also called Two-rowed Leiothrix, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Leiothrix distichoclada is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leiothrix distichoclada has yellow flowers with red sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are green with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leiothrix distichoclada 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 distichoclada

Leiothrix distichoclada is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Leiothrix distichoclada FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leiothrix distichoclada?

Leiothrix distichoclada

What is the common name of Leiothrix distichoclada?

Distichoclad Leiothrix

What is the family of Leiothrix distichoclada?

Thymelaeaceae

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

Theodor Herzog (1880-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herzog' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:137120-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.