Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
luticola
ID:
783469

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goldblatt

Source:
iplants

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 50: 113 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782802

Common Names

  • Hesperantha luticola
  • Lutecious Hesperantha
  • Lutecious Star Flower

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Description

Hesperantha luticola (also called Luticola Hesperantha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to the Caribbean islands of Hispaniola and Puerto Rico. It is a woody, evergreen vine that grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hesperantha luticola is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental in gardens. It is known for its bright yellow flowers and its ability to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Pale pink to white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. Seed: Small, black, shiny seeds. Seedlings: Narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hesperantha luticola is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hesperantha luticola

Hesperantha luticola can be found in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.

Hesperantha luticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hesperantha luticola?

Hesperantha luticola

What is the family of Hesperantha luticola?

Iridaceae

What is the common name of Hesperantha luticola?

Luticola

Species in the Hesperantha genus

Hesperantha acuta, Hesperantha alborosea, Hesperantha bachmannii, Hesperantha ballii, Hesperantha baurii, Hesperantha brevicaulis, Hesperantha brevifolia, Hesperantha bulbifera, Hesperantha candida, Hesperantha cedarmontana, Hesperantha ciliolata, Hesperantha coccinea, Hesperantha crocopsis, Hesperantha cucullata, Hesperantha curvula, Hesperantha elsiae, Hesperantha erecta, Hesperantha falcata, Hesperantha fibrosa, Hesperantha flava, Hesperantha flexuosa, Hesperantha glareosa, Hesperantha gracilis, Hesperantha grandiflora, Hesperantha hantamensis, Hesperantha humilis, Hesperantha hutchingsiae, Hesperantha huttonii, Hesperantha hygrophila, Hesperantha ingeliensis, Hesperantha juncifolia, Hesperantha karooica, Hesperantha lactea, Hesperantha latifolia, Hesperantha leucantha, Hesperantha longicollis, Hesperantha longituba, Hesperantha luticola, Hesperantha marlothii, Hesperantha minima, Hesperantha modesta, Hesperantha montigena, Hesperantha muirii, Hesperantha namaquana, Hesperantha oligantha, Hesperantha pallescens, Hesperantha pauciflora, Hesperantha petitiana, Hesperantha pilosa, Hesperantha pseudopilosa,

Species in the Iridaceae family

Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-321292: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.