Lozania glabrata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabrata
ID:
364616
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.H.Gentry
Source:
ksu
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 75: 1431 (1988 publ. 1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363948
Common Names
- Lozania glabrata
- Glabrata Lozania
- Glabrata's Lozania
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lozania glabrata (also called Smooth Lozania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lozania glabrata is used for ornamental purposes in landscaping and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, fever, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lozania glabrata is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lozania glabrata is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape.
Where to Find Lozania glabrata
Lozania glabrata is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in these regions.
Lozania glabrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lozania glabrata?
Lozania glabrata
What is the common name of Lozania glabrata?
Smooth Lozania
What type of plant is Lozania glabrata?
Evergreen shrub
Species in the Lozania genus
Species in the Lacistemataceae family
Lacistema hasslerianum, Lacistema krukovii, Lacistema aggregatum, Lacistema grandifolium, Lacistema polystachyum, Lacistema pubescens, Lacistema serrulatum, Lacistema macbridei, Lacistema nena, Lacistema robustum, Lacistema lucidum, Lacistema ligiae, Lozania mutisiana, Lozania pittieri, Lozania glabrata, Lozania klugii, Lozania nunkui,
References
Alwyn Howard Gentry (1945-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.H.Gentry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:279877-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.