Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lobelioides
ID:
1247346

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fryxell & S.D.Koch

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Aliso 11: 552 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001246684



Common Names

  • Periptera Lobelioides
  • Lobelioid Periptera
  • Lobelioid Periptera


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Description

Periptera lobelioides (also called Lobelia-leaved Periptera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It has white flowers and grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Periptera lobelioides is a popular ornamental plant due to its showy, white flowers. It can also be used as a hedge or screen plant and can be grown in containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Periptera lobelioides has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Periptera lobelioides is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Periptera lobelioides

Periptera lobelioides can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Periptera lobelioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Periptera lobelioides?

Periptera lobelioides

What is the common name of Periptera lobelioides?

Lobelioid Periptera

What is the natural habitat of Periptera lobelioides?

Periptera lobelioides is native to Mexico, where it is found in dry forests and scrublands.

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 tro-50138006: Based on the initial data import
Paul Fryxell (1927-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fryxell' in the authors string.
Stephen D. Koch (1940-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.D.Koch' in the authors string.