Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
445795

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1801

Citation Micro:
Neue Schriften Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berlin 3: 410 (1801)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445127



Common Names

  • Luehea speciosa
  • Showy Luehea
  • Luehea Speciosa


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Description

Luehea speciosa (also called Showy Luehea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of South America. It grows in wet soils, along the banks of streams and rivers, and in marshy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Luehea speciosa is used as an ornamental plant, for its timber, and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Luehea speciosa has small white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lueheopsis duckeana is a fast-growing tree that can reach up to 30 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 6 inches tall.

Where to Find Luehea speciosa

Luehea speciosa is native to South America and can be found in wetland areas.

Luehea speciosa FAQ

What is the common name of Luehea speciosa?

Common name of Luehea speciosa is Luehea.

What is the scientific name of Luehea?

Scientific name of Luehea is Luehea speciosa.

What is the habitat of Luehea speciosa?

Luehea speciosa is found in moist, shady places in tropical and subtropical regions.

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,

References