Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
kurzii
ID:
365369

Status:
valid

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

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 34: 104 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364701



Common Names

  • Loxostigma kurzii
  • Kurz's Loxostigma
  • Loxostigma Kurzii


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Synonyms

  • Roettlera kurzii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Briggsia kurzii W.E.Evans [unknown]
  • Chirita kurzii C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Didissandra amabilis Diels [unknown]
  • Didymocarpus kurzii C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Loxostigma kurzii (also called Kurz's Loxostigma, Kurz's Spurge, and Kurz's 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

Loxostigma kurzii 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 Loxostigma kurzii 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

Loxostigma kurzii 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 Loxostigma kurzii

Loxostigma kurzii can be found in South America.

Loxostigma kurzii FAQ

What is the common name of Loxostigma kurzii?

Kurz's Loxostigma

What is the scientific name of Kurz's Loxostigma?

Loxostigma kurzii

What is the habitat of Kurz's Loxostigma?

It is found in moist, acidic soils in coniferous and deciduous forests, bogs, and rocky slopes

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:381719-1: Based on the initial data import