Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
tubulifera
ID:
1047889

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wilbur & J.L.Luteyn

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 68: 162 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047227

Common Names

  • Lateropora Tubulifera
  • Tubular Lateropora
  • Tubular Coral Plant

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Description

Lateropora tubulifera (also called Tubular Leather Coral, among many other common names) is a species of stony coral found in the Indo-Pacific region. It has a cylindrical shape and is usually found in shallow reefs and lagoons. It is a colonial species and its polyps are connected by a thin layer of tissue.

Uses & Benefits

Lateropora tubulifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lateropora tubulifera has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lateropora tubulifera is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F (-4°C).

Where to Find Lateropora tubulifera

Lateropora tubulifera is native to Costa Rica and Panama. It can be found in wet montane forests at elevations of 500-2000 m.

Species in the Ericaceae family

References