Loeselia campechiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
campechiana
ID:
1331173
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Gut.Báez & Duno
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Bot. Sci. 93: 204 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343627
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Loeselia campechiana (also called Campeche Loeselia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America. It has a spreading habit and produces small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Loeselia campechiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Loeselia campechiana is a yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Loeselia campechiana is a shrub native to Central and South America. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It prefers moist, well-drained soils, and can tolerate some shade. It can also be propagated by cuttings.
Where to Find Loeselia campechiana
Loeselia campechiana can be found in the tropical forests of Mexico.
Loeselia campechiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Loeselia campechiana?
Loeselia campechiana
What is the common name of Loeselia campechiana?
Campeche Loeselia
Where is Loeselia campechiana found?
Loeselia campechiana is found in Mexico and Guatemala.
Species in the Loeselia genus
Loeselia rupestris, Loeselia grandiflora, Loeselia glandulosa, Loeselia ciliata, Loeselia tancitaroensis, Loeselia spectabilis, Loeselia mexicana, Loeselia pumila, Loeselia coerulea, Loeselia hintoniorum, Loeselia greggii, Loeselia amplectens, Loeselia purpusii, Loeselia cordifolia, Loeselia rzedowskii, Loeselia campechiana,
Species in the Polemoniaceae family
Acanthogilia gloriosa, Aliciella caespitosa, Aliciella formosa, Aliciella haydenii, Aliciella heterostyla, Aliciella humillima, Aliciella hutchinsifolia, Aliciella latifolia, Aliciella leptomeria, Aliciella lottiae, Aliciella mcvickerae, Aliciella micromeria, Aliciella nyensis, Aliciella pentstemonoides, Aliciella pinnatifida, Aliciella ripleyi, Aliciella sedifolia, Aliciella stenothyrsa, Aliciella subacaulis, Aliciella subnuda, Aliciella tenuis, Aliciella triodon, Aliciella monoensis, Aliciella cliffordii, Allophyllum divaricatum, Allophyllum gilioides, Allophyllum glutinosum, Allophyllum integrifolium, Allophyllum nemophilophyllum, Bonplandia geminiflora, Bonplandia linearis, Bryantiella palmeri, Cantua dendritica, Cantua mediamnis, Cantua volcanica, Cantua alutacea, Cantua bicolor, Cantua buxifolia, Cantua candelilla, Cantua coerulea, Cantua cordata, Cantua cuzcoensis, Cantua flexuosa, Cantua glutinosa, Cantua hibrida, Cantua longifolia, Cantua megapotamica, Cantua ovata, Cantua pyrifolia, Cantua quercifolia,
References
Celso Gutiérrez Báez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Gut.Báez' in the authors string.
Rodrigo Duno de Stefano (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duno' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77150073-1: Based on the initial data import