Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
castellani
ID:
223374

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 2: 51 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222703



Common Names

  • Lampayo castellani
  • Castellani's Lampayo
  • Castellani's Wild Potato


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Description

Lampayo castellani (also called Castellani's lampayo, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to Central Asia. It is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lampayo castellani is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used to make wreaths and decorations. The plant has attractive foliage and is known for its bright colors.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lampayo castellani has small, white, five-petaled flowers with a yellow center and a hairy stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and hairy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lampayo castellani is a tropical evergreen shrub that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in spring or summer and rooting them in a moist medium. It can also be propagated from seed, though this is not always reliable.

Where to Find Lampayo castellani

Lampayo castellani can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Lampayo castellani FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lampayo castellani?

Lampayo castellani

What is the common name of Lampayo castellani?

Castellani's Lampayo

What is the family of Lampayo castellani?

Lamiaceae

Species in the Lampayo genus

Species in the Verbenaceae family

Acantholippia seriphioides, Aloysia unifacialis, Aloysia decipiens, Aloysia barbata, Aloysia brasiliensis, Aloysia castellanosii, Aloysia catamarcensis, Aloysia chamaedryfolia, Aloysia chiapensis, Aloysia citrodora, Aloysia crenata, Aloysia densispicata, Aloysia dusenii, Aloysia fiebrigii, Aloysia gentryi, Aloysia gratissima, Aloysia hatschbachii, Aloysia herrerae, Aloysia macrostachya, Aloysia nahuire, Aloysia oblanceolata, Aloysia ovatifolia, Aloysia peruviana, Aloysia polygalifolia, Aloysia polystachya, Aloysia pulchra, Aloysia salviifolia, Aloysia schulziana, Aloysia scorodonioides, Aloysia sonorensis, Aloysia spathulata, Aloysia virgata, Aloysia wrightii, Aloysia velutina, Aloysia cordata, Aloysia arequipensis, Aloysia coalcomana, Aloysia salsoloides, Aloysia deserticola, Aloysia trifida, Aloysia riojana, Aloysia tarapacana, Bouchea agrestis, Bouchea boliviana, Bouchea dissecta, Bouchea notabilis, Bouchea prismatica, Bouchea pseudochascanum, Bouchea rusbyi, Bouchea spathulata,

References

Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:134990-2: 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].