Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
huilaense
ID:
1323682

Status:
valid

Authors:
Morillo

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Pittieria 36: 26 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336136

Common Names

  • Lachnostoma Huilaense
  • Huilaense Lachnostoma
  • Lachnostoma

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Description

Lachnostoma huilaense (also called Huila Lachnostoma, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub, growing in dry, sunny areas of scrubland and other open habitats. It has a spreading habit and leathery leaves, and produces small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lachnostoma huilaense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lachnostoma huilaense has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lachnostoma huilaense is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Lachnostoma huilaense

Lachnostoma huilaense can be found in moist, sandy soils in Australia.

Lachnostoma huilaense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lachnostoma huilaense?

Lachnostoma huilaense

What is the common name of Lachnostoma huilaense?

Unknown

What is the natural habitat of Lachnostoma huilaense?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

Gilberto N. Morillo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morillo' in the authors string.