Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Family:
Species:
verdoornioides
ID:
1040218

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nebel, Preussing, Schäf.-Verw. & D. Quandt

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Taxon 59(5): 1437 2010

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001039556

Common Names

  • Lobatiriccardia verdoornioides
  • Verdoornioides Lobatiriccardia
  • Verdoornioides

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Description

Lobatiriccardia verdoornioides (also called Lobatiriccardia verdoornioides, 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

Lobatiriccardia verdoornioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lobatiriccardia verdoornioides has small, white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, black and shiny. Its seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobatiriccardia verdoornioides is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining soil mix. It should be kept moist but not wet and fertilized regularly. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings and rooting them in water or a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Lobatiriccardia verdoornioides

Lobatiriccardia verdoornioides is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Species in the Aneuraceae family

Acrostolia alata, Aneura pinguis, Aneura ledermannii, Aneura marianensis, Aneura crateriformis, Aneura latissima, Aneura macrostachya, Aneura novaecaledoniae, Aneura sharpii, Aneura brasiliensis, Aneura maxima, Aneura blasioides, Aneura eskuchei, Aneura singalangana, Aneura gemmifera, Aneura hirsuta, Aneura subcanaliculata, Aneura keniae, Aneura vincentina, Aneura giangena, Aneura gibbsiana, Aneura gigantea, Aneura glaucescens, Aneura goebeliana, Aneura husteinii, Aneura imbricata, Aneura intermedia, Aneura kaguensis, Aneura latemultifida, Aneura mirabilis, Aneura novaguineensis, Aneura nymanii, Aneura pellucida, Aneura amboinensis, Aneura augustae, Aneura polyantha, Aneura biflora, Aneura puiggarii, Aneura breutelii, Aneura brevifolia, Aneura punctata, Aneura brevissima, Aneura cerebrata, Aneura rodwayi, Aneura roraimensis, Aneura rotangicola, Aneura serrulata, Aneura crinita, Aneura squarrosa, Aneura crumii,

References

Dietmar Quandt (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Quandt' in the authors string.
Martin Nebel (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nebel' in the authors string.
Markus Preussing: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Preussing' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100365017: Based on data supplied by Bryonames