Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
herzogiana
ID:
1221984

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Fr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Meded. Rijks-Herb. 19: 41 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221322



Common Names

  • Luehea herzogiana
  • Herzogiana Luehea
  • Herzogiana


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Description

Luehea herzogiana (also called Herzog's Luehea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lythraceae. It is a woody vine with pinnately compound leaves and white flowers. It is native to the southeastern United States, Central America, and northern South America, and is found in open woodlands, thickets, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Luehea herzogiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Luehea herzogiana is yellow with 5 petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a brownish color. The seedlings are small, with heart-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Luehea herzogiana is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and rooted in a moist medium. The plants should be grown in a warm, humid environment with plenty of indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Luehea herzogiana

Luehea herzogiana is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

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