Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Presl) Poston
Source:
cmp
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 15: 677. 1990
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356934
Common Names
- Klaprothia fasciculata
- Fasciculata Klaprothia
- Klaprothia
Synonyms
- Loasa micrantha Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
- Sclerothrix fasciculata C.Presl [unknown]
- Ancyrostemma micranthum Poepp. & Endl. [unknown]
- Blumenbachia micrantha G.Don [unknown]
Description
Klaprothia fasciculata (also called Fasciculate Klaprothia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has a dense, spreading habit and its leaves are glossy and dark green. It grows in lowland and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Klaprothia fasciculata is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It has a long flowering season and is known for its bright yellow flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Klaprothia fasciculata has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Klaprothia fasciculata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Klaprothia fasciculata
Klaprothia fasciculata can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Klaprothia fasciculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Klaprothia fasciculata?
Klaprothia fasciculata
What is the common name of Klaprothia fasciculata?
Fasciculate Klaprothia
Where is Klaprothia fasciculata found?
It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Species in the Klaprothia genus
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,