Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
colimae
ID:
1253017

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R.Ernst & Baad

Source:
tro

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Madroño 20: 342 (1970 publ. 1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001252355



Common Names

  • Colimae Lamourouxia
  • Colimae False Babystars
  • Colimae False Babystars Lamourouxia


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Description

Lamourouxia colimae (also called 'Colima Lamourouxia', among many other common names) is a small perennial herb native to South America. It has a single stem and grows up to 1 meter tall. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and lanceolate. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in tropical and subtropical climates.

Uses & Benefits

Lamourouxia colimae has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever and rheumatism. It is also used as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lamourouxia colimae are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lamourouxia colimae can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and planted in a light, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Lamourouxia colimae

Lamourouxia colimae is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Lamourouxia colimae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lamourouxia colimae?

Lamourouxia colimae

What is the common name of Lamourouxia colimae?

Colima Lamourouxia

Where is Lamourouxia colimae found?

Lamourouxia colimae is found in Mexico.

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Wallace Roy Ernst (1928-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Ernst' in the authors string.
Michael Francis Baad (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baad' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:134966-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].