Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
rizzoi
ID:
361965

Status:
valid

Authors:
Delprete

Source:
cmp

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 59: 292 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361297

Common Names

  • Lophophytum rizzoi
  • Rizzo's Lophophytum
  • Lophophytum

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Description

Lophophytum rizzoi (also called 'Rizzo's Lophophytum', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in moist habitats, such as riverbanks, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Lophophytum rizzoi is used for its medicinal properties, as well as for its ornamental value in gardens. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lophophytum rizzoi is white in color. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and yellow.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lophophytum rizzoi is a succulent plant native to Brazil. It is best grown in well-draining soils in a sunny location. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or summer when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Lophophytum rizzoi

Lophophytum rizzoi is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central America.

Lophophytum rizzoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophophytum rizzoi?

Lophophytum rizzoi

What is the common name of Lophophytum rizzoi?

Rizzoi's Lophophytum

What is the natural habitat of Lophophytum rizzoi?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

Species in the Balanophoraceae family

Balanophora abbreviata, Balanophora dioica, Balanophora dioica, Balanophora elongata, Balanophora fargesii, Balanophora fungosa, Balanophora harlandii, Balanophora involucrata, Balanophora japonica, Balanophora latisepala, Balanophora laxiflora, Balanophora lowii, Balanophora nipponica, Balanophora papuana, Balanophora polyandra, Balanophora reflexa, Balanophora subcupularis, Balanophora tobiracola, Balanophora wilderi, Balanophora yakushimensis, Balanophora coralliformis, Chlamydophytum aphyllum, Corynaea crassa, Dactylanthus taylorii, Ditepalanthus afzelii, Ditepalanthus malagasicus, Hachettea austrocaledonica, Helosis cayennensis, Helosis ruficeps, Helosis antillensis, Langsdorffia papuana, Langsdorffia hypogaea, Langsdorffia heterotepala, Langsdorffia malagasica, Lathrophytum peckoltii, Lophophytum rizzoi, Lophophytum weddellii, Lophophytum mirabile, Lophophytum pyramidale, Mystropetalon thomii, Ombrophytum peruvianum, Ombrophytum subterraneum, Ombrophytum violaceum, Ombrophytum microlepis, Ombrophytum guayanense, Rhopalocnemis phalloides, Sarcophyte sanguinea, Sarcophyte piriei, Scybalium jamaicense, Scybalium depressum,

References