Luisia sonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sonii
ID:
1412439
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aver.) Kumar & S.W.Gale
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Taiwania 63(1): 79. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424904
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Luisia sonii (also called Son's luisia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has leathery, dark green leaves and produces small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, often in disturbed areas and secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Luisia sonii is a plant native to South America. It has been used as a medicinal plant for centuries to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, diarrhea, and skin infections. It is also used as an ornamental plant, as its leaves and flowers are attractive and fragrant. The leaves can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable, and the fruits can be eaten raw or cooked.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Luisia sonii is a white or pinkish-white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Luisia sonii is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil. It prefers moist soils and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining seedling mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-draining rooting mix.
Where to Find Luisia sonii
Luisia sonii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Luisia sonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Luisia sonii?
Luisia sonii
What is the common name of Luisia sonii?
Sonii Luisia
What is the natural habitat of Luisia sonii?
Luisia sonii is found in tropical forests, particularly in Central America
Species in the Luisia genus
Luisia abrahami, Luisia amesiana, Luisia antennifera, Luisia appressifolia, Luisia brachystachys, Luisia cantharis, Luisia celebica, Luisia confusa, Luisia cordata, Luisia cordatilabia, Luisia curtisii, Luisia filiformis, Luisia foxworthii, Luisia hancockii, Luisia javanica, Luisia jonesii, Luisia longispica, Luisia macrantha, Luisia macrotis, Luisia magniflora, Luisia megasepala, Luisia microptera, Luisia morsei, Luisia occidentalis, Luisia primulina, Luisia psyche, Luisia ramosii, Luisia recurva, Luisia secunda, Luisia taurina, Luisia tenuifolia, Luisia teres, Luisia teretifolia, Luisia thailandica, Luisia trichorrhiza, Luisia tristis, Luisia unguiculata, Luisia volucris, Luisia zeylanica, Luisia zollingeri, Luisia lui, Luisia balakrishnanii, Luisia sonii,
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
Leonid Averyanov (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aver.' in the authors string.
Stephan W. Gale: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.Gale' in the authors string.
Pankaj Kumar (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kumar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77178943-1: Based on the initial data import