Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kraenzl.) B.L.Burtt
Source:
ksu
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 24: 46 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364712
Common Names
- Loxocarpus stapfii
- Stapf's Loxocarpus
- Loxocarpus Stapfii
Synonyms
- Didymocarpus stapfii Kraenzl. [unknown]
- Henckelia stapfii (Kraenzl.) B.L.Burtt [unknown]
Description
Loxocarpus stapfii (also called Stapf's Loxocarpus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a hairy stem and leaves, and its flowers are small and yellow. It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Loxocarpus stapfii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Loxocarpus stapfii 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 stapfii is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy mix. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant will need regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Loxocarpus stapfii
Loxocarpus stapfii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Loxocarpus stapfii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leimanisa pratensis?
Leimanisa pratensis
What type of plant is Leimanisa pratensis?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Leimanisa pratensis native to?
Central and South America
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,