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
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.
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 Lueheopsis genus
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Abutilon amplum,
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Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
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Abutilon buchii,
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Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,