Loasa mollensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Muñoz-Schick & Trenq.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Gayana, Bot. 68: 341 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341470
Common Names
- Mollensis Loasa
- Loasa mollensis
- Mollens Loasa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Loasa mollensis (also called Loasa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It typically grows in moist and shady habitats, such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Loasa mollensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves can be used as fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Loasa mollensis is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Loasa mollensis is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings or divisions. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed, but it is best to use cuttings or divisions for faster results.
Where to Find Loasa mollensis
Loasa mollensis is native to Peru and can be found in the Lima region.
Loasa mollensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Loasa mollensis?
Loasa mollensis
What is the family of Loasa mollensis?
Loasaceae
Where is Loasa mollensis native to?
Peru
Species in the Loasa genus
Loasa nitida, Loasa prostrata, Loasa placei, Loasa sclareifolia, Loasa filicifolia, Loasa acanthifolia, Loasa tricolor, Loasa acerifolia, Loasa argentina, Loasa arnottiana, Loasa caespitosa, Loasa elongata, Loasa floribunda, Loasa gayana, Loasa hastata, Loasa heterophylla, Loasa illapelina, Loasa martinii, Loasa multifida, Loasa pallida, Loasa paradoxa, Loasa unguiculata, Loasa humilis, Loasa sigmoidea, Loasa triloba, Loasa insons, Loasa mollensis,
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,
References
Mélica Muñoz-Schick (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muñoz-Schick' in the authors string.
Alain de Trenqualye: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trenq.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77144850-1: Based on the initial data import