Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paniculata
ID:
1143236

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
tro

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. Bras. 1: 100 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001142574



Common Names

  • Paniculata Luehea
  • Luehea paniculata
  • Luehea


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Description

Luehea paniculata (also called panicled 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 paniculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Luehea paniculata 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 paniculata 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 paniculata

Luehea paniculata is native to South America.

Species in the Malvaceae family

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