Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
lujai
ID:
298548

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 5: 26 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000297880

Common Names

  • Aulacocalyx lujai
  • Lujai Aulacocalyx
  • Lujai Bush-clover

Searching for Aulacocalyx lujai? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Aulacocalyx lujai (also called Lujai Aulacocalyx, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and moist savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aulacocalyx lujai is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or screen. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aulacocalyx lujai is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, round leaves.

Searching for Aulacocalyx lujai? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Aulacocalyx lujai can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist medium. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Aulacocalyx lujai

Aulacocalyx lujai is native to Costa Rica and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Aulacocalyx lujai FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aulacocalyx lujai?

Aulacocalyx lujai

What is the natural habitat of Aulacocalyx lujai?

Tropical forests and woodlands

What is the average size of Aulacocalyx lujai?

Up to 8 meters tall

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References