Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nummulariifolia
ID:
1239690

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.St.-Hil.

Source:
tro

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Merid. 3: 158 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239028



Common Names

  • Lafoensia nummulariifolia
  • Nummulariifolia Lafoensia
  • Lafoensia Nummulariifolia


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Description

Lafoensia nummulariifolia (also called Coin-Leaf Lafoensia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 3 meters in height. It is native to Brazil and is found in wetland habitats, such as swamps and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Lafoensia nummulariifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lafoensia nummulariifolia are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lafoensia nummulariifolia is a small evergreen shrub native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is hardy in USDA zones 10-11 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Lafoensia nummulariifolia

Lafoensia nummulariifolia can be found in Brazil, from the Amazon Basin to the Atlantic Forest.

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,

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