Luxemburgia damazioana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
damazioana
ID:
443865
Status:
valid
Authors:
Beauverd
Source:
cmp
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , sér. 2, 7: 247 (1915 publ. 1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443197
Common Names
- Luxemburgia damazioana
- Damazio's Luxemburgia
- Damazio's Lobelia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Luxemburgia damazioana (also called Damazio’s Luxemburgia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to the tropical regions of Mexico and Central America. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of 1-2 meters. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces white, star-shaped flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Luxemburgia damazioana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies and its leaves are used as a medicinal herb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Luxemburgia damazioana are small, yellow to orange-yellow, and have 4 petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Luxemburgia damazioana is an easy-to-grow aquatic plant that can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate and plenty of light. It can be propagated by cutting the stem and replanting it in a new pot or tank. It can also be propagated by dividing the plant into smaller sections and replanting them in separate pots or tanks.
Where to Find Luxemburgia damazioana
Luxemburgia damazioana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Luxemburgia damazioana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Luxemburgia damazioana?
Luxemburgia damazioana
What type of plant is Luxemburgia damazioana?
Herb
Where is Luxemburgia damazioana found?
Brazil
Species in the Luxemburgia genus
Luxemburgia ciliatibracteata, Luxemburgia speciosa, Luxemburgia hatschbachiana, Luxemburgia diciliata, Luxemburgia damazioana, Luxemburgia flexuosa, Luxemburgia corymbosa, Luxemburgia mysteriosa, Luxemburgia furnensis, Luxemburgia leitonii, Luxemburgia mogolensis, Luxemburgia angustifolia, Luxemburgia glazoviana, Luxemburgia octandra, Luxemburgia polyandra, Luxemburgia schwackeana, Luxemburgia nobilis, Luxemburgia bracteata, Luxemburgia ciliosa, Luxemburgia macedoi,
Species in the Ochnaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2493722: Based on the initial data import
Gustave Beauverd (1867-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beauverd' in the authors string.