Liparia rafnioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.L.Schutte
Source:
tro
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot.15: 153 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228433
Common Names
- Rafnioides Liparia
- Rafnioides Liparid
- Rafnioides False-Mint
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Liparia rafnioides (also called the Rafinesque's Liparia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves that are oval in shape and have a pointed tip. The plant grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Liparia rafnioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as a spice in cooking.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Liparia rafnioides has small, white flowers with yellow centers and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Liparia rafnioides can be propagated by division or by seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can be grown in a pot or in a garden.
Where to Find Liparia rafnioides
Liparia rafnioides is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
Liparia rafnioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Liparia rafnioides?
Liparia rafnioides
What is the common name of Liparia rafnioides?
Rafinesque's liparia
What is the natural habitat of Liparia rafnioides?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, growing in moist and shady areas.
Species in the Liparia genus
Liparia parva, Liparia splendens, Liparia racemosa, Liparia graminifolia, Liparia laevigata, Liparia umbellifera, Liparia vestita, Liparia angustifolia, Liparia bonaespei, Liparia confusa, Liparia congesta, Liparia rafnioides, Liparia striata, Liparia boucheri, Liparia calycina, Liparia genistoides, Liparia latifolia, Liparia hirsuta, Liparia capitata, Liparia myrtifolia,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Anne Lise Schutte (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.Schutte' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Liparia rafnioides A.L.Schutte: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.