Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
althaeiflora
ID:
445797

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spruce ex Benth.) Burret

Source:
cmp

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 9: 837 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445129



Common Names

  • Lueheopsis althaeiflora
  • Althaeiflora Lueheopsis
  • Lueheopsis Althaeiflora


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Description

Lueheopsis althaeiflora (also called Althaeiflora Lueheopsis, 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

Lueheopsis althaeiflora is used as an ornamental plant, for its timber, and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lueheopsis althaeiflora 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 althaeiflora is a small, evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from cuttings. Take a 4-6 inch stem cutting from a healthy plant and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone and place in a pot filled with moist, well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm, sunny location. The cutting should root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Lueheopsis althaeiflora

Lueheopsis althaeiflora is native to South America and can be found in wetland areas.

Lueheopsis althaeiflora FAQ

What is the common name of Lueheopsis althaeiflora?

Common name of Lueheopsis althaeiflora is Althaea-flowered Lueheopsis.

What is the scientific name of Althaea-flowered Lueheopsis?

Scientific name of Althaea-flowered Lueheopsis is Lueheopsis althaeiflora.

What is the habitat of Lueheopsis althaeiflora?

Lueheopsis althaeiflora 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2496863: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.