Malesherbia laraosensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laraosensis
ID:
1327873
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Beltrán & Weigend
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 172: 286 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340327
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Malesherbia laraosensis (also called Laraos malesherbia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub native to the Philippines. It has small, glossy green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Malesherbia laraosensis is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Malesherbia laraosensis has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow and purple markings. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Malesherbia laraosensis can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. The plant should be grown in a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The plant should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Malesherbia laraosensis
Malesherbia laraosensis can be found in Venezuela.
Malesherbia laraosensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Malesherbia laraosensis?
Malesherbia laraosensis
What is the natural habitat of Malesherbia laraosensis?
Philippines
What are the care requirements for Malesherbia laraosensis?
Malesherbia laraosensis prefers warm temperatures, high humidity, and bright indirect light.
Species in the Malesherbia genus
Malesherbia rugosa, Malesherbia multiflora, Malesherbia fasciculata, Malesherbia obtusa, Malesherbia densiflora, Malesherbia deserticola, Malesherbia haemantha, Malesherbia lactea, Malesherbia linearifolia, Malesherbia lirana, Malesherbia solanoides, Malesherbia tubulosa, Malesherbia turbinea, Malesherbia weberbaueri, Malesherbia ardens, Malesherbia scarlatiflora, Malesherbia angustisecta, Malesherbia auristipulata, Malesherbia campanulata, Malesherbia humilis, Malesherbia lanceolata, Malesherbia paniculata, Malesherbia tenuifolia, Malesherbia tocopillana, Malesherbia splendens, Malesherbia arequipensis, Malesherbia corallina, Malesherbia laraosensis, Malesherbia fatimae,
Species in the Passifloraceae family
Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,
References
Hamilton Beltrán Santiago (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Beltrán' in the authors string.
Maximilian Weigend (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weigend' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77141760-1: Based on the initial data import