Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
loandensis
ID:
385665

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fontella & Valente

Source:
cmp

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Bol. Univ. Fed. Parana, Bot. No. 22, 1 (1969).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384997

Common Names

  • Loandensis Orthosia
  • Loandensis False Foxglove
  • Loandensis Brazilian False Foxglove

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Description

Orthosia loandensis (also called 'Loanda Orthosia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and temperate Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has a thick, woody rootstock and its stems are covered with white hairs. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are yellow and pea-like.

Uses & Benefits

Orthosia loandensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orthosia loandensis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and bushy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orthosia loandensis is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Plant the seeds in a well-draining soil and keep the soil moist. It prefers full sun or partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is also tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Orthosia loandensis

Orthosia loandensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Orthosia loandensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orthosia loandensis?

Orthosia loandensis

What is the common name of Orthosia loandensis?

Loanda Orthosia

What is the family of Orthosia loandensis?

Noctuidae

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-2390566: Based on the initial data import
Jorge Fontella (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fontella' in the authors string.
Antonio Valente: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valente' in the authors string.