Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
1076550

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Phys. Genève 3(2): 73 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001075888



Common Names

  • Lafoensia acuminata
  • Acuminate Lafoensia
  • Lafoensia


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Description

Lafoensia acuminata (also called Acuminate Lafoensia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and grows to a height of about 1 meter. It prefers warm, humid climates and is often found in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Lafoensia acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lafoensia acuminata has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lafoensia acuminata is a shrub native to Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny location. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It should be pruned regularly to maintain a compact shape.

Where to Find Lafoensia acuminata

Lafoensia acuminata can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Species in the Lythraceae family

Adenaria floribunda, Ammannia aegyptiaca, Ammannia alternifolia, Ammannia anagalloides, Ammannia aspera, Ammannia auriculata, Ammannia baccifera, Ammannia coccinea, Ammannia cordata, Ammannia crassicaulis, Ammannia crinipes, Ammannia debilis, Ammannia desertorum, Ammannia dodecandra, Ammannia elata, Ammannia gracilis, Ammannia latifolia, Ammannia linearipetala, Ammannia loandensis, Ammannia multiflora, Ammannia myriophylloides, Ammannia nagpurensis, Ammannia octandra, Ammannia passerinoides, Ammannia prieuriana, Ammannia prostrata, Ammannia quadriciliata, Ammannia robusta, Ammannia sarcophylla, Ammannia schaeferi, Ammannia senegalensis, Ammannia triflora, Ammannia uniflora, Ammannia urceolata, Ammannia verticillata, Ammannia wormskioldii, Ammannia calcicola, Ammannia heterophylla, Ammannia pauciramosa, Ammannia pubescens, Ammannia praetermissa, Ammannia andongensis, Ammannia angolensis, Ammannia angustifolia, Ammannia arnhemica, Ammannia aurita, Ammannia baumii, Ammannia bequaertii, Ammannia brevistyla, Ammannia burttii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19200200: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.