Status:
valid
Authors:
McVaugh
Source:
tro
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 11: 11 (1990).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266496
Common Names
- Loeselia Rzedowskii
- Rzedowski's Loeselia
- Rzedowskii Loeselia
Description
Loeselia rzedowskii (also called 'Rzedowski's Loeselia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Polemoniaceae. It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Loeselia rzedowskii is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Loeselia rzedowskii has small white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Loeselia rzedowskii is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and can be grown in a variety of soils. It should be fertilized in spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Loeselia rzedowskii
Loeselia rzedowskii is found in the tropical rainforests of Mexico.
Loeselia rzedowskii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Loeselia rzedowskii?
Loeselia rzedowskii
What type of plant is Loeselia rzedowskii?
Herb
Where does Loeselia rzedowskii grow?
Mexico
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,