Status:
valid
Authors:
Poepp.
Source:
tro
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Fragm. Syn. Pl. : 24 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277113
Description
Loasa insons (also called Unnamed Loasa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Loasaceae. It is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It is an evergreen shrub which grows in sunny, well-drained soils, and is often found in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Loasa insons is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture making.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Loasa insons has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Loasa insons is a perennial herb that prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Loasa insons
Loasa insons is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Loasa insons FAQ
What is the scientific name of Loasa insons?
Loasa insons
What is the common name of Loasa insons?
Loasa
What type of plant is Loasa insons?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Loasa genus
Loasa nitida,
Loasa prostrata,
Loasa placei,
Loasa sclareifolia,
Loasa filicifolia,
Loasa acanthifolia,
Loasa tricolor,
Loasa acerifolia,
Loasa argentina,
Loasa arnottiana,
Loasa caespitosa,
Loasa elongata,
Loasa floribunda,
Loasa gayana,
Loasa hastata,
Loasa heterophylla,
Loasa illapelina,
Loasa martinii,
Loasa multifida,
Loasa pallida,
Loasa paradoxa,
Loasa unguiculata,
Loasa humilis,
Loasa sigmoidea,
Loasa triloba,
Loasa insons,
Loasa mollensis,
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,