Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acerifolia
ID:
1074239

Status:
valid

Authors:
Domb. ex Juss.

Source:
tro

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 5: 24 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001073577

Common Names

  • Loasa Acerifolia
  • Mapuche Loasa
  • Acerifolia Loasa

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Description

Loasa acerifolia (also called maple-leaved loasa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in sandy soils in desert scrub, grassland, and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Loasa acerifolia is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and for treating fever and inflammation. It is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Loasa acerifolia has white flowers with five petals and a star-like shape. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Loasa acerifolia

Loasa acerifolia is native to South America and can be found in grassy areas, meadows, and pastures.

Species in the Loasaceae family

Aosa gilgiana, Aosa parviflora, Aosa plumieri, Aosa rupestris, Aosa sigmoidea, Aosa rostrata, Aosa uleana, Aosa grandis, Blumenbachia dissecta, Blumenbachia catharinensis, Blumenbachia eichleri, Blumenbachia espigneera, Blumenbachia exalata, Blumenbachia hieronymi, Blumenbachia insignis, Blumenbachia latifolia, Blumenbachia prietea, Blumenbachia sylvestris, Blumenbachia hierorymi, Blumenbachia amana, Caiophora deserticola, Caiophora aconquijae, Caiophora andina, Caiophora arechavaletae, Caiophora boliviana, Caiophora buraeavi, Caiophora canarinoides, Caiophora carduifolia, Caiophora cernua, Caiophora chuquisacana, Caiophora chuquitensis, Caiophora cirsiifolia, Caiophora clavata, Caiophora contorta, Caiophora coronata, Caiophora dumetorum, Caiophora espigneira, Caiophora grandiflora, Caiophora hibiscifolia, Caiophora lateritia, Caiophora macrantha, Caiophora madrequisa, Caiophora mollis, Caiophora nivalis, Caiophora patagonica, Caiophora pedicularifolia, Caiophora peduncularis, Caiophora pterosperma, Caiophora pulchella, Caiophora rosulata,