Loxocarpus minimus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minimus
ID:
365372
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 86: 302 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364704
Common Names
- Loxocarpus minimus
- Mini Loxocarpus
- Loxocarpus Minimus
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- Henckelia minima (Ridl.) A.Weber [unknown]
Description
Loxocarpus minimus (also called Dwarf Loxocarpus, Dwarf Spurge, and Dwarf Garden Croton, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical regions of the Americas. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It has small, glossy leaves with yellow, orange, and red variegations.
Uses & Benefits
Loxocarpus minimus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to create living sculptures and as a ground cover in xeriscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Loxocarpus minimus 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Loxocarpus minimus is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Loxocarpus minimus
Loxocarpus minimus can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Loxocarpus minimus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Loxocarpus minimus?
Loxocarpus minimus
What is the family of Loxocarpus minimus?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Loxocarpus minimus?
Mini Loxocarpus
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,
References
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:381700-1: Based on the initial data import