Luxemburgia speciosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
443859
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.St.-Hil.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Remarq. Brésil : 333 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443191
Common Names
- Luxemburgia speciosa
- Speciose Luxemburgia
- Showy Luxemburgia
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- Plectanthera floribunda Mart. [unknown]
Description
Luxemburgia speciosa (also called Luxemburgia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It grows in dry, tropical forests and savannas, and prefers sandy soils. It has small, oval-shaped leaves that are green to reddish in color, and its stems are reddish-brown and can reach up to 3 meters in height.
Uses & Benefits
Luxemburgia speciosa 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 speciosa 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 speciosa 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 speciosa
Luxemburgia speciosa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Luxemburgia speciosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Luxemburgia speciosa?
Luxemburgia speciosa
What type of plant is Luxemburgia speciosa?
Herb
Where is Luxemburgia speciosa 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-2493709: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Saint-Hilaire (1779-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.