Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
lucianii
ID:
1237835

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Linden & E.Fourn.) Wiehler

Source:
tro

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 5: 36 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001237173



Common Names

  • Nautilocalyx lucianii
  • Lucianii Nautilocalyx
  • Nautilocalyx


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Description

Nautilocalyx lucianii (also called Lucian's Nautilocalyx, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has small, white flowers and dark green leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas of tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Nautilocalyx lucianii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nautilocalyx lucianii is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small, green, and heart-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nautilocalyx lucianii is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Nautilocalyx lucianii

Nautilocalyx lucianii is native to the island of Madagascar.

Species in the Nautilocalyx genus

Nautilocalyx porphyrotrichus, Nautilocalyx lehmannii, Nautilocalyx fasciculatus, Nautilocalyx pemphidius, Nautilocalyx leticianus, Nautilocalyx mimuloides, Nautilocalyx membranaceus, Nautilocalyx maguirei, Nautilocalyx pallidus, Nautilocalyx cataractarum, Nautilocalyx antioquensis, Nautilocalyx arenarius, Nautilocalyx punctatus, Nautilocalyx sastrei, Nautilocalyx resioides, Nautilocalyx colombianus, Nautilocalyx speciosus, Nautilocalyx peruvianus, Nautilocalyx bullatus, Nautilocalyx ecuadoranus, Nautilocalyx forgetii, Nautilocalyx hirsutus, Nautilocalyx lynchii, Nautilocalyx picturatus, Nautilocalyx whitei, Nautilocalyx mulfordii, Nautilocalyx glandulifer, Nautilocalyx vinosus, Nautilocalyx pictus, Nautilocalyx melittifolius, Nautilocalyx lucianii, Nautilocalyx aeneus, Nautilocalyx bracteatus, Nautilocalyx purpurascens, Nautilocalyx biserrulatus, Nautilocalyx bicolor, Nautilocalyx decumbens, Nautilocalyx hirtiflorus, Nautilocalyx kohlerioides, Nautilocalyx silvaticus, Nautilocalyx urticifolius, Nautilocalyx erytranthus, Nautilocalyx rugosus,

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-50093226: Based on the initial data import
Hans Wiehler (1930-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiehler' in the authors string.
Jean Jules Linden (1817-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Linden' in the authors string.
Eugène Pierre Nicolas Fournier (1834-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Fourn.' in the authors string.