Napeanthus loretensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
loretensis
ID:
1065466
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.E.Skog
Source:
tro
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 28: 236 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064804
Common Names
- Napeanthus
- Loretensis
- Napeanthus Loretensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Napeanthus loretensis (also called Loretensis Napeanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is a perennial herb with a short stem and long, narrow leaves. The flowers are bell-shaped and white with purple spots.
Uses & Benefits
Napeanthus loretensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Napeanthus loretensis has bright yellow flowers with a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Napeanthus loretensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers well-drained soil and partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer.
Where to Find Napeanthus loretensis
Napeanthus loretensis is native to Peru and can be found in the states of Amazonas, Cajamarca, and La Libertad. It grows in moist, shady areas at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m.
Species in the Napeanthus genus
Napeanthus apodemus, Napeanthus spathulatus, Napeanthus primulinus, Napeanthus subacaulis, Napeanthus bracteatus, Napeanthus loretensis, Napeanthus robustus, Napeanthus ecuadorensis, Napeanthus riparius, Napeanthus rigidus, Napeanthus reitzii, Napeanthus andinus, Napeanthus macrostoma, Napeanthus jelskii, Napeanthus primulifolius, Napeanthus rupicola,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-14001164: Based on the initial data import
Laurence Skog (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.E.Skog' in the authors string.