Loasa unguiculata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb. & Gilg
Source:
tro
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 76: 162 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001073636
Common Names
- Nail-Flowered Loasa
- Loasa unguiculata
- Unguiculate Loasa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Loasa unguiculata (also called Loasa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a thick, succulent stem and can reach up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are ovate and covered with white hairs. It is found in dry and open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Loasa unguiculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Loasa unguiculata is yellow with five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Loasa unguiculata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize every few weeks. Prune regularly to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Loasa unguiculata
Loasa unguiculata can be found in the Andes Mountains in South America.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-18900164: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.