Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
petiolaris
ID:
365374

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) B.L.Burtt

Source:
ksu

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 22: 309 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364706

Common Names

  • Loxocarpus petiolaris
  • Petiolar Loxocarpus
  • Loxocarpus Petiolaris

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Synonyms

  • Roettlera petiolaris Kuntze [unknown]
  • Didymocarpus petiolaris C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Henckelia petiolaris (C.B.Clarke) B.L.Burtt [unknown]

Description

Loxocarpus petiolaris (also called Petiolate Loxocarpus, Petiolate Spurge, and Petiolate 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 petiolaris is a small shrub that is native to South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has small, white flowers that attract butterflies and other pollinators. The leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Loxocarpus petiolaris 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Loxocarpus petiolaris 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 petiolaris

Loxocarpus petiolaris can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Loxocarpus petiolaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Loxocarpus petiolaris?

Loxocarpus petiolaris

What is the family of Loxocarpus petiolaris?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Loxocarpus petiolaris?

Petiolar Loxocarpus

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:381702-1: Based on the initial data import