Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rech.f.) A.L.Budantzev
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 77(9): 74 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230573
Common Names
- Lophanthus allotrius
- Allotrius Orchid
- Lophanthus
Synonyms
- Nepeta allotria Rech.f. [unknown]
Description
Lophanthus allotrius (also called Allotrius, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lophanthus allotrius is an ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It has also been used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, colds, and skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Lophanthus allotrius flower is a small, yellow, fragrant flower with 5 petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lophanthus allotrius is a small, epiphytic orchid native to Central America. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a tree or cork slab. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It can be propagated by division or by seed.
Where to Find Lophanthus allotrius
Lophanthus allotrius can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Lophanthus allotrius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lophanthus allotrius?
Lophanthus allotrius
What is the natural habitat of Lophanthus allotrius?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
What are the care requirements for Lophanthus allotrius?
Lophanthus allotrius requires bright, indirect light and regular watering.
Species in the Lophanthus genus
Lophanthus adenocladus,
Lophanthus allotrius,
Lophanthus archibaldii,
Lophanthus chinensis,
Lophanthus depauperatus,
Lophanthus dschuparensis,
Lophanthus elegans,
Lophanthus hedgei,
Lophanthus iranshahrii,
Lophanthus krylovii,
Lophanthus laxiflorus,
Lophanthus michauxii,
Lophanthus ouroumitanensis,
Lophanthus oxyodontus,
Lophanthus pinetorum,
Lophanthus schrenkii,
Lophanthus schtschurowskianus,
Lophanthus sessilifolius,
Lophanthus subnivalis,
Lophanthus tibeticus,
Lophanthus tschimganicus,
Lophanthus varzobicus,
Lophanthus turcicus,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,