Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ochrophylla
ID:
1143235

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
tro

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Flora 24(2 Beibl.): 50 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001142573



Common Names

  • Ochrophylla Luehea
  • Luehea ochrophylla
  • Luehea


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Description

Luehea ochrophylla (also called ochre-leaf 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 ochrophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Luehea ochrophylla 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 ochrophylla 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 ochrophylla

Luehea ochrophylla is native to South America.

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