Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lateritia
ID:
1409299

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gillies ex Arn.) Weigend & R.H.Acuña

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Taxon 66(2): 374. 2017 [1 May 2017]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421764





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Description

Grausa lateritia (also called Laterite Grausa, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical Asia. It has dark green, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in tropical forests and is often found near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Grausa lateritia is a small shrub with yellow flowers. It is often used as a ground cover or in rock gardens. It is also used for its attractive foliage and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Grausa lateritia has yellow flowers with white anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grausa lateritia is a shrub native to East Asia. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Germination can take up to two months.

Where to Find Grausa lateritia

Grausa lateritia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Central and South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Grausa lateritia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Grausa lateritia?

Grausa lateritia

What is the common name of Grausa lateritia?

Lateritia Grausa

What is the natural habitat of Grausa lateritia?

Mountain meadows and grasslands

Species in the Loasaceae family

Aosa gilgiana, Aosa parviflora, Aosa plumieri, Aosa rupestris, Aosa sigmoidea, Aosa rostrata, Aosa uleana, Aosa grandis, Blumenbachia dissecta, Blumenbachia catharinensis, Blumenbachia eichleri, Blumenbachia espigneera, Blumenbachia exalata, Blumenbachia hieronymi, Blumenbachia insignis, Blumenbachia latifolia, Blumenbachia prietea, Blumenbachia sylvestris, Blumenbachia hierorymi, Blumenbachia amana, Caiophora deserticola, Caiophora aconquijae, Caiophora andina, Caiophora arechavaletae, Caiophora boliviana, Caiophora buraeavi, Caiophora canarinoides, Caiophora carduifolia, Caiophora cernua, Caiophora chuquisacana, Caiophora chuquitensis, Caiophora cirsiifolia, Caiophora clavata, Caiophora contorta, Caiophora coronata, Caiophora dumetorum, Caiophora espigneira, Caiophora grandiflora, Caiophora hibiscifolia, Caiophora lateritia, Caiophora macrantha, Caiophora madrequisa, Caiophora mollis, Caiophora nivalis, Caiophora patagonica, Caiophora pedicularifolia, Caiophora peduncularis, Caiophora pterosperma, Caiophora pulchella, Caiophora rosulata,

References

George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
John Gillies (1792-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gillies' in the authors string.
Maximilian Weigend (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weigend' in the authors string.
Rafael H. Acuña C.: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.H.Acuña' in the authors string.