Loeselia grandiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
444845
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 17: 527 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444177
Common Names
- Loeselia grandiflora
- Large-flowered loeselia
- Loeselia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Loeselia grandiflora (also called Grandiflora, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas and on roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Loeselia grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Loeselia grandiflora has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Loeselia grandiflora is a perennial that is native to Mexico and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and lightly covered. The seeds should germinate in 10-14 days. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Loeselia grandiflora
Loeselia grandiflora is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Jalisco and Michoacán.
Loeselia grandiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Loeselia grandiflora?
Loeselia grandiflora
What type of plant is Loeselia grandiflora?
Perennial herb
Where does Loeselia grandiflora grow?
Western North America
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
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:142915-2: Based on the initial data import