Status:
valid
Authors:
Sandwith
Source:
cmp
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 6: 34 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443628
Common Names
- Lophopterys euryptera
- Broad-winged Lophopterys
- Lophopterys
Synonyms
- Lophopterys splendens obovata Nied. [unknown]
Description
Lophopterys euryptera (also called 'Broad-winged Mountain-heath', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white flowers and small, leathery leaves. It is native to the mountains of Europe, and can be found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Lophopterys euryptera is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lophopterys euryptera has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lophopterys euryptera is a perennial plant native to South America. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted into their permanent positions in early summer.
Where to Find Lophopterys euryptera
Lophopterys euryptera is native to Central and South America and can be found in the Amazon basin.
Lophopterys euryptera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lophopterys euryptera?
Lophopterys euryptera
What are the common names of Lophopterys euryptera?
Broad-winged lophopterys
What is the natural habitat of Lophopterys euryptera?
It is found in moist forests and along streams and rivers
Species in the Lophopterys genus
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii,
Acmanthera duckei,
Acmanthera fernandesii,
Acmanthera latifolia,
Acmanthera longifolia,
Acmanthera minima,
Acmanthera parviflora,
Acridocarpus adenophorus,
Acridocarpus alopecurus,
Acridocarpus alternifolius,
Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus,
Acridocarpus ballyi,
Acridocarpus camerunensis,
Acridocarpus chevalieri,
Acridocarpus chloropterus,
Acridocarpus congestus,
Acridocarpus congolensis,
Acridocarpus excelsus,
Acridocarpus glaucescens,
Acridocarpus hirundo,
Acridocarpus humbertii,
Acridocarpus humblotii,
Acridocarpus katangensis,
Acridocarpus ledermannii,
Acridocarpus longifolius,
Acridocarpus macrocalyx,
Acridocarpus mayumbensis,
Acridocarpus monodii,
Acridocarpus natalitius,
Acridocarpus oppositifolius,
Acridocarpus orientalis,
Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus,
Acridocarpus perrieri,
Acridocarpus plagiopterus,
Acridocarpus prasinus,
Acridocarpus scheffleri,
Acridocarpus smeathmannii,
Acridocarpus socotranus,
Acridocarpus spectabilis,
Acridocarpus staudtii,
Acridocarpus ugandensis,
Acridocarpus vanderystii,
Acridocarpus vivy,
Acridocarpus zanzibaricus,
Adelphia hiraea,
Adelphia macrophylla,
Adelphia mirabilis,
Adelphia platyrachis,
Aenigmatanthera doniana,
Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,