Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
surinamensis
ID:
1250422

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kosterm.) Sandwith

Source:
tro

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 6: 37 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249760

Common Names

  • Lophopterys surinamensis
  • Surinamensis
  • Surinamensis Tree

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Description

Lophopterys surinamensis (also called Surinam Lophopterys, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malpighiaceae. It is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It typically grows in rocky, dry, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lophopterys surinamensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lophopterys surinamensis has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lophopterys surinamensis is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in the summer or from seed. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant requires minimal care and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Lophopterys surinamensis

Lophopterys surinamensis is native to Central and South America.

Lophopterys surinamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophopterys surinamensis?

Lophopterys surinamensis

What is the common name of Lophopterys surinamensis?

Surinam Lophopterys

What is the natural habitat of Lophopterys surinamensis?

Tropical rainforests

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50150970: Based on the initial data import
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
Noel Yvri Sandwith (1901-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sandwith' in the authors string.