Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
conwentsii
ID:
1143231

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
tro

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(3): 154 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001142569



Common Names

  • Conwentsii Luehea
  • Luehea conwentsii
  • Luehea


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Description

Luehea conwentsii (also called Conwentz's luehea, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Luehea conwentsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Luehea conwentsii has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons, oval-shaped with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Luehea conwentsii is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings in early spring. It can also be propagated by layering in late summer.

Where to Find Luehea conwentsii

Luehea conwentsii is native to South America.

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