Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
letouzeyi
ID:
1233879

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.-Fél.

Source:
tro

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 2, 15(4): 494 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233217



Common Names

  • Cincinnobotrys Letouzeyi
  • Letouzeyi Cincinnobotrys
  • Letouzeyi False-Foxglove


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Description

Cincinnobotrys letouzeyi (also called Letouzey's Cincinnobotrys, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to the Philippines and is found in montane forests. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate and up to 8 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Cincinnobotrys letouzeyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cincinnobotrys letouzeyi has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cincinnobotrys letouzeyi is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be about 6 inches long and should be taken from the tips of the branches. Place the cuttings in a potting mix and keep them moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Cincinnobotrys letouzeyi

Cincinnobotrys letouzeyi is native to the Pacific Northwest of North America and is found in moist, acidic soils.

Cincinnobotrys letouzeyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cincinnobotrys letouzeyi?

Cincinnobotrys letouzeyi

Where does Cincinnobotrys letouzeyi grow?

It is native to South America.

What is the common name of Cincinnobotrys letouzeyi?

Letouzeyi cincinnobotrys

Species in the Melastomataceae family

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