Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
teretiflora
ID:
1251020

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


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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.

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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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50155326: Based on the initial data import
Carlos Toledo Rizzini (1921-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rizzini' in the authors string.
Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.