Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
violoides
ID:
1324860

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) T.L.Yao

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 70: 394 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337314

Common Names

  • Loxocarpus violoides
  • Violet-flowered Loxocarpus
  • Violet-flowered Loosestrife

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Description

Loxocarpus violoides (also called Violet Loxocarpus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Loxocarpus violoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Loxocarpus violoides has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oblong. The seedlings have a single cotyledon with a long petiole and a broadly ovate leaf blade.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Loxocarpus violoides is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. It prefers a warm and humid climate and should be grown in a well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two to three months. Pruning should be done to maintain the desired shape and size of the plant.

Where to Find Loxocarpus violoides

Loxocarpus violoides is native to tropical rainforests in South America, particularly in Peru and Ecuador.

Loxocarpus violoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Loxocarpus violoides?

Loxocarpus violoides

What is the common name of Loxocarpus violoides?

Violet-leaved Loxocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Loxocarpus violoides?

Tropical rainforests

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.
Tze Leong Yao: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.L.Yao' in the authors string.