Status:
valid
Authors:
Burgt
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 64: 313 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913083
Common Names
- Lecomtedoxa
- Plumosa
- Lecomtedoxa
Description
Lecomtedoxa plumosa (also called 'Plumose Lecomtedoxa', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It has long, thin, soft stems with small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lecomtedoxa plumosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lecomtedoxa plumosa has white flowers with yellow and red markings. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lecomtedoxa plumosa can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and a sunny position. It is frost-tender and should be protected from cold temperatures.
Where to Find Lecomtedoxa plumosa
Lecomtedoxa plumosa is native to Colombia and can be found in the wild in the Antioquia Department.
Lecomtedoxa plumosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lecomtedoxa plumosa?
Lecomtedoxa plumosa
What is the natural habitat of Lecomtedoxa plumosa?
Grasslands and meadows
What is the average height of Lecomtedoxa plumosa?
0.5-1 meter
Species in the Lecomtedoxa genus
Species in the Sapotaceae family
Afrosersalisia rwandensis,
Amorphospermum antilogum,
Argania spinosa,
Aubregrinia taiensis,
Aulandra beccarii,
Aulandra cauliflora,
Aulandra longifolia,
Autranella congolensis,
Baillonella toxisperma,
Beccariella balansana,
Beccariella crebrifolia,
Beccariella lasiantha,
Beccariella novocaledonica,
Beccariella xerocarpa,
Beccariella brownlessiana,
Boerlagella spectabilis,
Breviea sericea,
Burckella banikiensis,
Burckella erythrophylla,
Burckella fijiensis,
Burckella hillii,
Burckella macropoda,
Burckella magusum,
Burckella obovata,
Burckella parvifolia,
Burckella polymera,
Burckella poolei,
Burckella richii,
Burckella sorei,
Burckella thurstonii,
Capurodendron androyense,
Capurodendron ankaranense,
Capurodendron antongiliense,
Capurodendron apollonioides,
Capurodendron bakeri,
Capurodendron costatum,
Capurodendron delphinense,
Capurodendron gracilifolium,
Capurodendron greveanum,
Capurodendron ludiifolium,
Capurodendron madagascariense,
Capurodendron mandrarense,
Capurodendron microphyllum,
Capurodendron nodosum,
Capurodendron perrieri,
Capurodendron pervillei,
Capurodendron pseudoterminalia,
Capurodendron rubrocostatum,
Capurodendron rufescens,
Capurodendron sakalavum,