Lorostemon colombianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
colombianum
ID:
359713
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maguire
Source:
cmp
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 18: 159 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359045
Common Names
- Colombian Lorostemon
- Colombian
- Lorostemon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lorostemon colombianum (also called the Colombian lorostemon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Colombia. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 3 meters tall, with white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in dry and moist areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lorostemon colombianum 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 flowers of Lorostemon colombianum are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are initially small, but they can grow up to 10 feet tall.
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Lorostemon colombianum 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 Lorostemon colombianum
Lorostemon colombianum is native to the mountains of Colombia.
Lorostemon colombianum FAQ
What are the common names of Lorostemon colombianum?
Colombian lorostemon
What is the natural habitat of Lorostemon colombianum?
It is native to Colombia and Venezuela.
What is the growth rate of Lorostemon colombianum?
It grows at a slow rate.
Species in the Lorostemon genus
Species in the Clusiaceae family
Agasthiyamalaia pauciflora, Allanblackia floribunda, Allanblackia gabonensis, Allanblackia kimbiliensis, Allanblackia kisonghi, Allanblackia marienii, Allanblackia staneriana, Allanblackia stuhlmannii, Allanblackia ulugurensis, Chrysochlamys allenii, Chrysochlamys alterninervia, Chrysochlamys angustifolia, Chrysochlamys balboa, Chrysochlamys bracteolata, Chrysochlamys caribaea, Chrysochlamys colombiana, Chrysochlamys conferta, Chrysochlamys cuneata, Chrysochlamys dependens, Chrysochlamys eclipes, Chrysochlamys floribunda, Chrysochlamys glauca, Chrysochlamys gloriosa, Chrysochlamys goudotii, Chrysochlamys guatemaltecana, Chrysochlamys laxa, Chrysochlamys macrophylla, Chrysochlamys membranacea, Chrysochlamys membrillensis, Chrysochlamys micrantha, Chrysochlamys multiflora, Chrysochlamys myrcioides, Chrysochlamys nicaraguensis, Chrysochlamys pachypoda, Chrysochlamys pauciflora, Chrysochlamys pavonii, Chrysochlamys psychotriifolia, Chrysochlamys silvicola, Chrysochlamys skutchii, Chrysochlamys tenuifolia, Chrysochlamys tenuis, Chrysochlamys ulei, Chrysochlamys weberbaueri, Chrysochlamys chrisharonii, Clusia nipensis, Clusia pachamamae, Clusia abbottii, Clusia acuminata, Clusia aemygdioi, Clusia alainii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2339107: Based on the initial data import
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.