Status:
valid
Authors:
Sastre
Source:
cmp
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 51: 401 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443190
Common Names
- Luxemburgia ciliatibracteata
- Ciliatibracteata Luxemburgia
- Ciliate-bracted Luxemburgia
Description
Luxemburgia ciliatibracteata (also called Luxemburgia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It grows in dry, tropical forests and savannas, and prefers sandy soils. It has small, oval-shaped leaves that are green to reddish in color, and its stems are reddish-brown and can reach up to 3 meters in height.
Uses & Benefits
Luxemburgia ciliatibracteata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies and its leaves are used as a medicinal herb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Luxemburgia ciliatibracteata are small, yellow to orange-yellow, and have 4 petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Luxemburgia ciliatibracteata is an easy-to-grow aquatic plant that can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate and plenty of light. It can be propagated by cutting the stem and replanting it in a new pot or tank. It can also be propagated by dividing the plant into smaller sections and replanting them in separate pots or tanks.
Where to Find Luxemburgia ciliatibracteata
Luxemburgia ciliatibracteata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Luxemburgia ciliatibracteata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Luxemburgia ciliatibracteata?
Luxemburgia ciliatibracteata
What type of plant is Luxemburgia ciliatibracteata?
Herb
Where is Luxemburgia ciliatibracteata found?
Brazil
Species in the Luxemburgia genus
Luxemburgia ciliatibracteata,
Luxemburgia speciosa,
Luxemburgia hatschbachiana,
Luxemburgia diciliata,
Luxemburgia damazioana,
Luxemburgia flexuosa,
Luxemburgia corymbosa,
Luxemburgia mysteriosa,
Luxemburgia furnensis,
Luxemburgia leitonii,
Luxemburgia mogolensis,
Luxemburgia angustifolia,
Luxemburgia glazoviana,
Luxemburgia octandra,
Luxemburgia polyandra,
Luxemburgia schwackeana,
Luxemburgia nobilis,
Luxemburgia bracteata,
Luxemburgia ciliosa,
Luxemburgia macedoi,
Species in the Ochnaceae family