Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
letouzeyi
ID:
917158

Status:
valid

Authors:
Szlach., Mytnik, Rutk., Jerch. & Baranow

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Richardiana 10: 135 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916493



Common Names

  • Auxopus letouzeyi
  • Letouzeyi Auxopus
  • Letouzeyi's Auxopus


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Description

Auxopus letouzeyi (also called Auxopus, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a small shrub with a height of up to 2 m. It is native to Colombia, and is found in wet montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Auxopus letouzeyi is used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Auxopus letouzeyi has small yellow flowers. Seeds: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Auxopus letouzeyi is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.

Where to Find Auxopus letouzeyi

Auxopus letouzeyi is native to Colombia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Auxopus letouzeyi FAQ

What is the common name of Auxopus letouzeyi?

Letouzey's Auxopus

What is the natural habitat of Auxopus letouzeyi?

Tropical rainforests

What are the uses of Auxopus letouzeyi?

Ornamental plant

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-461599: Based on the initial data import
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Piotr Rutkowski (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rutk.' in the authors string.
Joanna Mytnik-Ejsmont (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mytnik' in the authors string.
Przemysław Baranow: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baranow' in the authors string.
Karina Jerchewicz: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jerch.' in the authors string.