Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
222482

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Van Heurck & Müll.Arg.) Markgr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 15: 627 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221811

Common Names

  • Lacmellea peruviana
  • Peruviana Lacmellea
  • Lacmellea Peruviana

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Synonyms

  • Zschokkea peruviana Van Heurck & Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Lacmellea arborescens peruviana (Van Heurck & Müll.Arg.) Monach. [unknown]

Description

Lacmellea peruviana (also called Peruvian 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 peruviana can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lacmellea peruviana has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lacmellea peruviana 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 peruviana

Lacmellea peruviana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Lacmellea peruviana FAQ

What is the common name of Lacmellea peruviana?

Peruviana

What is the scientific name of Peruviana?

Lacmellea peruviana

What is the natural habitat of Lacmellea peruviana?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

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-106781: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Markgraf (1897-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markgr.' in the authors string.
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.
Henri Ferdinand Van Heurck (1838-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van Heurck' in the authors string.