Larentia mexicana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.V.Morton & R.C.Foster) Goldblatt
Source:
iplants
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Novon 20: 413 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920459
Common Names
- Larentia mexicana
- Mexicana Larentia
- Mexicana Larentia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Larentia mexicana (also called Larentia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical forests. It has alternate, leathery leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Larentia mexicana is a popular ornamental shrub, often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Larentia mexicana is white with a yellow lip. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Larentia mexicana is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Larentia mexicana
Larentia mexicana can be found in Mexico.
Species in the Larentia genus
Species in the Iridaceae family
Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-465919: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
Conrad Vernon Morton (1905-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.V.Morton' in the authors string.
Robert Crichton Foster (1904-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.C.Foster' in the authors string.