Status:
valid
Authors:
Schult.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Mant. 2(Add. 1): 75 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363943
Common Names
- Lozania mutisiana
- Mutisiana Lozania
- Mutisiana's Lozania
Synonyms
- Lozania nemoralis DC. [valid]
- Perrottetia costaricensis Lundell [valid]
- Perrottetia racemosa Standl. [illegitimate]
- Monandrodendron peruvianum Mansf. [unknown]
- Monandrodendron schultzei Mansf. [unknown]
- Lozania montana Standl. [valid]
- Lozania bipinnata L.B.Sm. [valid]
Description
Lozania mutisiana (also called Mutis Lozania, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to South America, and is found in moist lowland forests and riverine forests. It has a single trunk and its leaves are dark green, glossy, and oblong-lanceolate in shape.
Uses & Benefits
Lozania mutisiana 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 flower of Lozania mutisiana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lozania mutisiana 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 mutisiana
Lozania mutisiana is native to the tropical forests of Colombia and Ecuador. It can be found in the wild in these regions.
Lozania mutisiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lozania mutisiana?
Lozania mutisiana
What is the common name of Lozania mutisiana?
Mutis' Lozania
What type of plant is Lozania mutisiana?
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,