Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
pringlei
ID:
1250013

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob. & Greenm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Gard. & Forest 8: 273 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249351



Common Names

  • Lamourouxia pringlei
  • Pringle's Lamourouxia
  • Pringle's Lamourouxia Shrub


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Description

Lamourouxia pringlei (also called Pringle's lamourouxia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Central and South America and grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lamourouxia pringlei is an ornamental shrub that is often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a hedge plant and can be used to create a natural privacy screen.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lamourouxia pringlei is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lamourouxia pringlei is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Lamourouxia pringlei

Lamourouxia pringlei can be found in the Mexican states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Lamourouxia pringlei FAQ

What type of plant is Lamourouxia pringlei?

Lamourouxia pringlei is a shrub.

Where does Lamourouxia pringlei grow?

Lamourouxia pringlei grows in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

What are the flowers of Lamourouxia pringlei like?

The flowers of Lamourouxia pringlei are white or pink and have five petals.

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

Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:134984-2: 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].