Lacmellea klugii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
klugii
ID:
222474
Status:
valid
Authors:
Monach.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
Lloydia 7: 298 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221803
Common Names
- Lacmellea klugii
- Klugii Lacmellea
- Lacmellea Klugii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lacmellea klugii (also called Klug's Lacmellea, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with ovate-oblong leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lacmellea klugii can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lacmellea klugii is a small, yellowish-green inflorescence with a single spike. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lacmellea klugii can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Lacmellea klugii
Lacmellea klugii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Lacmellea klugii FAQ
What is the common name of Lacmellea klugii?
Klugii
What is the scientific name of Klugii?
Lacmellea klugii
What is the natural habitat of Lacmellea klugii?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America
Species in the Lacmellea genus
Lacmellea aculeata, Lacmellea arborescens, Lacmellea costanensis, Lacmellea densifoliata, Lacmellea edulis, Lacmellea floribunda, Lacmellea foxii, Lacmellea gracilis, Lacmellea guyanensis, Lacmellea klugii, Lacmellea microcarpa, Lacmellea oblongata, Lacmellea panamensis, Lacmellea pauciflora, Lacmellea peruviana, Lacmellea pygmaea, Lacmellea ramosissima, Lacmellea speciosa, Lacmellea standleyi, Lacmellea utilis, Lacmellea zamorae, Lacmellea macrantha, Lacmellea bahiensis, Lacmellea abbreviata,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-106774: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Vincent Monachino (1911-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Monach.' in the authors string.