Lasiocarpus ferrugineus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferrugineus
ID:
444287
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gentry
Source:
ksu
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 6: 318 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443619
Common Names
- Lasiocarpus ferrugineus
- Ferruginous Lasiocarpus
- Lasiocarpus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lasiocarpus ferrugineus (also called 'Dwarf Mountain-heath', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white flowers and small, leathery leaves. It is native to the mountains of Europe, and can be found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Lasiocarpus ferrugineus is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lasiocarpus ferrugineus has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lasiocarpus ferrugineus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. It is best to propagate in spring or summer.
Where to Find Lasiocarpus ferrugineus
Lasiocarpus ferrugineus is native to Central and South America and can be found in the Amazon basin.
Lasiocarpus ferrugineus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lasiocarpus ferrugineus?
Lasiocarpus ferrugineus
What are the common names of Lasiocarpus ferrugineus?
Rusty lasiocarpus
What is the natural habitat of Lasiocarpus ferrugineus?
It is found in moist forests and along streams and rivers
Species in the Lasiocarpus genus
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,
References
Howard Scott Gentry (1903-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gentry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:135770-2: Based on the initial data import