Lophanthera spruceana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spruceana
ID:
444280
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nied.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Arbeiten Bot. Inst. Königl. Lyceums Hosianum Braunsberg 5: 30 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443612
Common Names
- Lophanthera spruceana
- Spruce's Lophanthera
- Lophanthera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lophanthera spruceana (also called Spruce's Lophanthera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a small shrub with white flowers and is native to the tropical regions of Africa. It typically grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lophanthera spruceana is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lophanthera spruceana 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
Lophanthera spruceana 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 Lophanthera spruceana
Lophanthera spruceana is native to Central and South America and can be found in the Amazon basin.
Lophanthera spruceana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lophanthera spruceana?
Lophanthera spruceana
What type of plant is Lophanthera spruceana?
A flowering plant
Where can Lophanthera spruceana be found?
It is native to South America
Species in the Lophanthera 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
Franz Josef Niedenzu (1857-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nied.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:143555-2: Based on the initial data import