Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
punicifolia
ID:
367491

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Phys. Genève 3(2): 86 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000366823



Common Names

  • Lafoensia punicifolia
  • Lafoensia
  • Punicifolia


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Synonyms

  • Calyplectus punicifolius Bertero ex Koehne [unknown]
  • Lafoensia mexicana ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Lafoensia punicifolia (also called 'Lafoensia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Brazil. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 8 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and obovate. It grows in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Lafoensia punicifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lafoensia punicifolia is a white to pinkish-purple, cup-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lafoensia punicifolia is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a sandy, well-drained soil. Layering is done by bending a low-growing branch to the ground and burying it in the soil. Once the roots have formed, the branch can be cut from the parent plant and transplanted.

Where to Find Lafoensia punicifolia

Lafoensia punicifolia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Lafoensia punicifolia FAQ

What is the common name of Lafoensia punicifolia?

Lafoensia

What is the scientific name of Lafoensia?

Lafoensia punicifolia

What is the family of Lafoensia?

Lythraceae

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,