Lophopetalum torricellense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
torricellense
ID:
359593
Status:
valid
Authors:
Loes.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee , Nachtr.: 303 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358925
Common Names
- Torricelli Lophopetalum
- Lophopetalum torricellense
- Torricelli's Lophopetalum
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- Solenospermum torricellense (Loes.) Loes. [unknown]
Description
Lophopetalum torricellense (also called Torricelli's 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 torricellense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber production and as a source of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lophopetalum torricellense 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 torricellense is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Lophopetalum torricellense
Lophopetalum torricellense can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Lophopetalum torricellense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lophopetalum torricellense?
Lophopetalum torricellense
What is the common name of Lophopetalum torricellense?
Torricelli's lophopetalum
Where is Lophopetalum torricellense 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
Ludwig Eduard Theodor Loesener (1865-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loes.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:161764-1: Based on the initial data import