Lozania pittieri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pittieri
ID:
364613
Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.F.Blake) L.B.Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 1: 138 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363945
Common Names
- Lozania pittieri
- Pittieri Lozania
- Pittieri's Lozania
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Lacistema pittieri S.F.Blake [valid]
- Lacistema trichoneurum S.F.Blake ex Knuth [valid]
- Lacistema pedicellatum Standl. [valid]
- Lozania pedicellata (Standl.) L.B.Sm. [valid]
Description
Lozania pittieri (also called Pittier's 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 pittieri 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 pittieri 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 pittieri 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 pittieri
Lozania pittieri is native to the tropical forests of Colombia and Ecuador. It can be found in the wild in these regions.
Lozania pittieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lozania pittieri?
Lozania pittieri
What is the common name of Lozania pittieri?
Pittier's Lozania
What type of plant is Lozania pittieri?
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
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:144138-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.