Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
inpana
ID:
444284

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 17: 46 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443616

Common Names

  • Lophopterys inpana
  • Inpana Lophopterys
  • Lophopterys

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Description

Lophopterys inpana (also called Inpana, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is also found in secondary forests, disturbed areas, and on roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Lophopterys inpana is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lophopterys inpana 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Lophopterys inpana 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 Lophopterys inpana

Lophopterys inpana is native to Central and South America and can be found in the Amazon basin.

Lophopterys inpana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophopterys inpana?

Lophopterys inpana

What is the common name of Lophopterys inpana?

Inpana Lophopterys

What is the family of Lophopterys inpana?

Malpighiaceae

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,

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