Status:
valid
Authors:
W.R.Anderson & C.Davis
Source:
tro
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 23: 96 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263751
Common Names
- Lophopterys Occidentalis
- Occidentalis Lophopterys
- Occidentalis Tree
Description
Lophopterys occidentalis (also called Western Lophopterys, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Bolivia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Lophopterys occidentalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It can also be used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lophopterys occidentalis has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lophopterys occidentalis is a low-growing, succulent-like perennial plant that is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It is an easy-to-grow houseplant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a 4-6 inch stem cutting and place it in a pot filled with moist, well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and place the pot in a bright, indirect light. The cutting should take root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Lophopterys occidentalis
Lophopterys occidentalis is native to Colombia and Ecuador.
Lophopterys occidentalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lophopterys occidentalis?
Lophopterys occidentalis
What is the natural habitat of Lophopterys occidentalis?
Tropical rainforests
What is the average height of Lophopterys occidentalis?
1-2 meters
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,