Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
rufescens
ID:
365376

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) B.L.Burtt

Source:
ksu

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 22: 309 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364708

Common Names

  • Loxocarpus rufescens
  • Rufescent Loxocarpus
  • Loxocarpus Rufescens

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Synonyms

  • Roettlera rufescens Kuntze [unknown]
  • Didymocarpus johannis-winkleri Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Didymocarpus rufescens C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Henckelia rufescens (C.B.Clarke) B.L.Burtt [unknown]

Description

Loxocarpus rufescens (also called Rufescent Loxocarpus, Rufescent Spurge, and Rufescent Garden Croton, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical regions of the Americas. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It has small, glossy leaves with yellow, orange, and red variegations.

Uses & Benefits

Loxocarpus rufescens is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. The flowers are white and fragrant and attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Loxocarpus rufescens are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, with a hard seed coat. The seedlings are small and delicate, with long, thin stems and small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Loxocarpus rufescens is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy mix. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant will need regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Loxocarpus rufescens

Loxocarpus rufescens can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Loxocarpus rufescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Loxocarpus rufescens?

Loxocarpus rufescens

What is the family of Loxocarpus rufescens?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Loxocarpus rufescens?

Rufescent Loxocarpus

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:381703-1: Based on the initial data import