Lophopetalum floribundum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
floribundum
ID:
359673
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wight
Source:
ksu
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Ill. Ind. Bot. 1: 178 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359005
Common Names
- Floribund Lophopetalum
- Floribund
- Lophopetalum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lophopetalum floribundum (also called Floribund Lophopetalum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It grows up to 6 feet tall and has small, dark green leaves. It is found in moist, sandy soils in open woods and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Lophopetalum floribundum is an evergreen shrub with fragrant white flowers. It is often used as a hedge or in containers, and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lophopetalum floribundum is white with a yellow center, and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lophopetalum floribundum is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 2-3 m tall. It is a fast-growing plant and can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and should be planted in a mixture of sand and peat moss. It should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Lophopetalum floribundum
Lophopetalum floribundum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Lophopetalum floribundum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lophopetalum floribundum?
Lophopetalum floribundum
What is the common name of Lophopetalum floribundum?
Floribund lophopetalum
Where is Lophopetalum floribundum found?
It is found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces of South Africa
Species in the Lophopetalum genus
Lophopetalum rigidum, Lophopetalum sessilifolium, Lophopetalum subobovatum, Lophopetalum torricellense, Lophopetalum pallidum, Lophopetalum wallichii, Lophopetalum wightianum, Lophopetalum micranthum, Lophopetalum javanum, Lophopetalum ledermannii, Lophopetalum littorale, Lophopetalum multinervium, Lophopetalum pachyphyllum, Lophopetalum macranthum, Lophopetalum arnhemicum, Lophopetalum beccarianum, Lophopetalum duperreanum, Lophopetalum floribundum, Lophopetalum glabrum, Lophopetalum javanicum,
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,
References
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:161736-1: Based on the initial data import