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
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.
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 Lophopterys 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,