Status:
valid
Authors:
Carnevali, Duno, J.L.Tapia & I.Ramírez
Source:
tro
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Novon 19: 151 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001033173
Common Names
- Wimmeria lundelliana
- Lundelliana Wimmeria
- Wimmeria
Description
Wimmeria lundelliana (also called 'Lundell's Wimmeria', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Wimmeria lundelliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive white flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Wimmeria lundelliana flower is a small yellow flower with white anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin with a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wimmeria lundelliana is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Once the seedlings or cuttings have established, they should be transplanted to their permanent location.
Where to Find Wimmeria lundelliana
Wimmeria lundelliana is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas and Oaxaca.
Species in the Wimmeria genus
Wimmeria microphylla,
Wimmeria obtusifolia,
Wimmeria persicifolia,
Wimmeria pubescens,
Wimmeria serrulata,
Wimmeria acuminata,
Wimmeria bartlettii,
Wimmeria concolor,
Wimmeria cyclocarpa,
Wimmeria lundelliana,
Wimmeria lanceolata,
Wimmeria confusa,
Wimmeria chiapensis,
Wimmeria mexicana,
Wimmeria sternii,
Wimmeria montana,
Wimmeria excoriata,
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
José Luis Tapia: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.L.Tapia' in the authors string.