Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kuhlm.) Markgr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 15: 623 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221810
Common Names
- Lacmellea pauciflora
- Pauciflora Lacmellea
- Lacmellea Pauciflora
Synonyms
- Zschokkea pauciflora Kuhlm. [unknown]
Description
Lacmellea pauciflora (also called Few-flowered 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 pauciflora can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lacmellea pauciflora 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lacmellea pauciflora is a tropical plant that can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment with plenty of light and regular watering. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist but not soggy. To propagate from stem cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, humid environment until the cutting has rooted.
Where to Find Lacmellea pauciflora
Lacmellea pauciflora is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Lacmellea pauciflora FAQ
What is the common name of Lacmellea pauciflora?
Pauciflora
What is the scientific name of Pauciflora?
Lacmellea pauciflora
What is the natural habitat of Lacmellea pauciflora?
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,