Lorostemon negrense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
negrense
ID:
359718
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fróes
Source:
ksu
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Bol. Técn. Inst. Agron. N. 36: 152 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359050
Common Names
- Negros Lorostemon
- Negros
- Lorostemon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lorostemon negrense (also called the Negrense 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 negrense 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 negrense 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lorostemon negrense can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Lorostemon negrense
Lorostemon negrense is native to the mountains of Costa Rica.
Lorostemon negrense FAQ
What are the common names of Lorostemon negrense?
Negrense lorostemon
What is the natural habitat of Lorostemon negrense?
It is native to Colombia and Venezuela.
What is the growth rate of Lorostemon negrense?
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
Ricardo de Lemos Fróes (1891-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fróes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:143835-2: Based on the initial data import