Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arnottiana
ID:
1074246

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gay

Source:
tro

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Fl. Chil. 2: 442 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001073584



Common Names

  • Loasa Arnottiana
  • Arnott's Loasa
  • Arnottiana Loasa


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Description

Loasa arnottiana (also called Arnott's Loasa, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Andes mountains of South America. It has white flowers and grows in moist, rocky soils and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Loasa arnottiana is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and for treating fever and inflammation. It is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Loasa arnottiana has white flowers with five petals and a star-like shape. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Loasa arnottiana

Loasa arnottiana is native to South America and can be found in grassy areas, meadows, and pastures.

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,

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