Status:
valid
Authors:
Kiew
Source:
ksu
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Malayan Nat. J. 31: 221 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364703
Common Names
- Loxocarpus tunkui
- Tunkui Loxocarpus
- Loxocarpus Tunkui
Synonyms
- Henckelia tunkui (Kiew) A.Weber [unknown]
Description
Loxocarpus tunkui (also called Tunkui Loxocarpus, Tunkui Spurge, and Tunkui 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 tunkui 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 tunkui 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 tunkui 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 tunkui
Loxocarpus tunkui can be found in the rainforests of Central and South America.
Loxocarpus tunkui FAQ
What is the scientific name of Loxocarpus tunkui?
Loxocarpus tunkui
What is the family of Loxocarpus tunkui?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Loxocarpus tunkui?
Tunkui 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,