Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rizzini) Kuijt
Source:
tro
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 42(1): 67. 1990
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250358
Common Names
- Ligaria Teretiflora
- Teretiflora Ligaria
- Teretiflora's Ligaria
Description
Ligaria teretiflora (also called Terete-flowered ligaria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lacistemataceae. It is native to Colombia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ligaria teretiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its wood, which is used to make furniture and tools.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ligaria teretiflora has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped, toothed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ligaria teretiflora is a perennial shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Ligaria teretiflora
Ligaria teretiflora can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Ligaria teretiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ligaria teretiflora?
Ligaria teretiflora
What is the common name of Ligaria teretiflora?
Teretiflora ligaria
What is the natural habitat of Ligaria teretiflora?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Ligaria genus
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii,
Actinanthella wyliei,
Aetanthus andreanus,
Aetanthus colombianus,
Aetanthus coriaceus,
Aetanthus dichotomus,
Aetanthus engelsii,
Aetanthus macranthus,
Aetanthus mutisii,
Aetanthus nodosus,
Aetanthus ornatus,
Aetanthus ovalis,
Aetanthus trifolius,
Aetanthus prolongatus,
Aetanthus sessilifolius,
Aetanthus verticillatus,
Aetanthus megaphyllus,
Aetanthus pascoensis,
Aetanthus tachirensis,
Aetanthus validus,
Agelanthus atrocoronatus,
Agelanthus bipartitus,
Agelanthus brunneus,
Agelanthus combreticola,
Agelanthus copaiferae,
Agelanthus crassifolius,
Agelanthus deltae,
Agelanthus dichrous,
Agelanthus discolor,
Agelanthus djurensis,
Agelanthus dodonaeifolius,
Agelanthus elegantulus,
Agelanthus entebbensis,
Agelanthus falcifolius,
Agelanthus flammeus,
Agelanthus fuellebornii,
Agelanthus gilgii,
Agelanthus glaucoviridis,
Agelanthus glomeratus,
Agelanthus gracilis,
Agelanthus guineensis,
Agelanthus henriquesii,
Agelanthus heteromorphus,
Agelanthus igneus,
Agelanthus irangensis,
Agelanthus kayseri,
Agelanthus keilii,
Agelanthus krausei,
Agelanthus kraussianus,
Agelanthus lancifolius,
References
Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.