Status:
valid
Authors:
M.R.Hend.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Straits Settlem. 4: 412 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364687
Common Names
- Loxocarpus holttumii
- Holttum's Loxocarpus
- Holttum's Loxocarpus
Synonyms
- Henckelia ericii A.Weber [unknown]
Description
Loxocarpus holttumii (also called Holttum's loxocarpus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Ericaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States, where it is found in the coastal plain from Virginia to Florida. It typically grows in moist, acidic soils in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Loxocarpus holttumii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Loxocarpus holttumii are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, with a hard seed coat. The seedlings are small and delicate, with long, thin stems and small, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Loxocarpus holttumii is a low-growing evergreen shrub native to western North America. It is easy to grow and propagate from cuttings. It prefers moist, acidic soil and partial shade. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the stems in early summer and planting them in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted. It can also be propagated by seed, but the germination rate is low.
Where to Find Loxocarpus holttumii
Loxocarpus holttumii can be found in South America.
Loxocarpus holttumii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Loxocarpus holttumii?
Loxocarpus holttumii
What is the common name of Loxocarpus holttumii?
Holttum's loxocarpus
What is the natural habitat of Loxocarpus holttumii?
Open woodlands and grasslands
Species in the Loxocarpus genus
Loxocarpus argenteus,
Loxocarpus caeruleus,
Loxocarpus caulescens,
Loxocarpus conicapsularis,
Loxocarpus holttumii,
Loxocarpus meijeri,
Loxocarpus incanus,
Loxocarpus tunkui,
Loxocarpus minimus,
Loxocarpus papillosus,
Loxocarpus petiolaris,
Loxocarpus repens,
Loxocarpus rufescens,
Loxocarpus semitortus,
Loxocarpus stapfii,
Loxocarpus verbeniflos,
Loxocarpus sericeus,
Loxocarpus longipetiolatus,
Loxocarpus pauzii,
Loxocarpus coodei,
Loxocarpus sericiflavus,
Loxocarpus taeniophyllus,
Loxocarpus violoides,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum,
Achimenes admirabilis,
Achimenes antirrhina,
Achimenes brevifolia,
Achimenes candida,
Achimenes cettoana,
Achimenes dulcis,
Achimenes erecta,
Achimenes fimbriata,
Achimenes flava,
Achimenes glabrata,
Achimenes grandiflora,
Achimenes heterophylla,
Achimenes hintoniana,
Achimenes longiflora,
Achimenes mexicana,
Achimenes misera,
Achimenes nayaritensis,
Achimenes obscura,
Achimenes occidentalis,
Achimenes patens,
Achimenes pedunculata,
Achimenes skinneri,
Achimenes woodii,
Achimenes tincticoma,
Achimenes elota,
Achimenes sanguinea,
Achimenes ixtapaensis,
Aeschynanthus citrinus,
Aeschynanthus membranifolius,
Aeschynanthus mendumiae,
Aeschynanthus sojolianus,
Aeschynanthus dischidioides,
Aeschynanthus minutifolius,
Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus,
Aeschynanthus acuminatus,
Aeschynanthus albidus,
Aeschynanthus amboinensis,
Aeschynanthus amoenus,
Aeschynanthus andersonii,
Aeschynanthus angustifolius,
Aeschynanthus angustioblongus,
Aeschynanthus apicidens,
Aeschynanthus arctocalyx,
Aeschynanthus arfakensis,
Aeschynanthus argentii,
Aeschynanthus asclepioides,
Aeschynanthus atrorubens,
Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus,
Aeschynanthus batakiorum,