Loxopterygium huasango - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
huasango
ID:
1050301
Status:
valid
Authors:
Spruce ex Engl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 4: 461 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001049639
Common Names
- Huasango
- Huasango Loxopterygium
- Loxopterygium Huasango
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Loxopterygium huasango (also called Huasango Loxopterygium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 6 m tall, with smooth, greyish-brown bark. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela, and is found in dry forests and scrublands, at altitudes of up to 1500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Loxopterygium huasango is a species of flowering plant that is native to South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Loxopterygium huasango is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
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Loxopterygium huasango is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a warm, sunny spot.
Where to Find Loxopterygium huasango
Loxopterygium huasango can be found in South America.
Species in the Loxopterygium genus
Species in the Anacardiaceae family
Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-1300130: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.