Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
mojinense
ID:
1040504

Status:
valid

Authors:
Henrickson & T.Van Devender

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 4: 581 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001039842



Common Names

  • Leucophyllum mojinense
  • Mojinense Leucophyllum
  • Mojinense


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Description

Leucophyllum mojinense (also called Leucophyllum mojinense, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Central America. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leucophyllum mojinense is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and dysentery. It is also used as a dye and in perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Leucophyllum mojinense are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucophyllum mojinense is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It should be watered regularly during its first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system.

Where to Find Leucophyllum mojinense

Leucophyllum mojinense is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

Thomas R. Van Devender (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Van Devender' in the authors string.
James Solberg Henrickson (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Henrickson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60457329-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].