Lophopetalum littorale - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
littorale
ID:
359605
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kurz
Source:
ksu
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 44: 164 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358937
Common Names
- Littoral Lophopetalum
- Lophopetalum littorale
- Littoral Bush-honeysuckle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lophopetalum littorale (also called Coastal Lophopetalum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Lophopetalum littorale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to make herbal medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lophopetalum littorale is a white or pinkish-white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lophopetalum littorale is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium. Layering is done by burying a low-lying branch in the soil and allowing it to root before severing it from the parent plant.
Where to Find Lophopetalum littorale
Lophopetalum littorale can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Lophopetalum littorale FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lophopetalum littorale?
Lophopetalum littorale
What is the common name of Lophopetalum littorale?
Coastal evergreen
What is the natural habitat of Lophopetalum littorale?
It is native to China, Japan, and Korea.
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
Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:161744-1: Based on the initial data import