Pycnocoma louisii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
louisii
ID:
289737
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Léonard
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 65: 52 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000289069
Common Names
- Pycnocoma louisii
- Louis' Pycnocoma
- Louis' Pycnocoma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pycnocoma louisii (also called Louis' Pycnocoma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Madagascar and grows in tropical and subtropical forests. It is a small shrub with a single stem and small, ovate leaves. It has a green stem and green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Pycnocoma louisii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pycnocoma louisii is a white to pinkish-white, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nutlet. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pycnocoma louisii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Pycnocoma louisii
Pycnocoma louisii can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas and Oklahoma.
Pycnocoma louisii FAQ
What are the common names of Pycnocoma louisii?
Pycnocoma louisii is commonly known as the Louis' pycnocoma.
What is the growth habit of Pycnocoma louisii?
Pycnocoma louisii is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height.
Where is Pycnocoma louisii native to?
Pycnocoma louisii is native to tropical Africa.
Species in the Pycnocoma genus
Pycnocoma angustifolia, Pycnocoma bampsiana, Pycnocoma chevalieri, Pycnocoma cornuta, Pycnocoma dentata, Pycnocoma devredii, Pycnocoma elua, Pycnocoma insularum, Pycnocoma littoralis, Pycnocoma louisii, Pycnocoma macrantha, Pycnocoma macrophylla, Pycnocoma minor, Pycnocoma reticulata, Pycnocoma reygaertii, Pycnocoma subflava, Pycnocoma thollonii, Pycnocoma thonneri,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,