Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wikstroemiifolia
ID:
1063785

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
tro

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 12: 97 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063123



Common Names

  • Ludia Wikstroemiifolia
  • Wikstroemia-Leaf Ludia
  • Wikstroemia-Leaf Ludia Tree


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Description

Ludia wikstroemiifolia (also called 'Wikstroemia-leaved ludia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Madagascar and the Comoros, and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrubland. It is a small shrub with small, white flowers and Wikstroemia-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Ludia wikstroemiifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ludia wikstroemiifolia is white or pink, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling has a single, oval-shaped cotyledon with two small, pointed leaves.

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Where to Find Ludia wikstroemiifolia

Ludia wikstroemiifolia can be found in Central and South America, including Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,

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