Status:
valid
Authors:
Ducke
Source:
tro
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Arq. Inst. Biol. Veg. 4: 49 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281278
Common Names
- Lueheopsis burretiana
- Burret's Lueheopsis
- Burret's Fern
Description
Lueheopsis burretiana (also called Burret's Lueheopsis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, typically in moist habitats such as stream banks, swamps, and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Lueheopsis burretiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, pain, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lueheopsis burretiana has small, white, tubular flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped cotyledons and long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lueheopsis burretiana is a tropical evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 25°C. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Lueheopsis burretiana
Lueheopsis burretiana is native to South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Lueheopsis burretiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lueheopsis burretiana?
Lueheopsis burretiana
What type of plant is Lueheopsis burretiana?
Lueheopsis burretiana is a shrub
Where is Lueheopsis burretiana native to?
Lueheopsis burretiana is native to China
Species in the Lueheopsis genus
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,