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
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.
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 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,