Status:
valid
Authors:
Franc.Gut. & Ruiz-Sanchez
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2022
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 549: 58 (2022)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000030298
Common Names
- Lamourouxia pacifica
- Pacifica Lamourouxia
- Lamourouxia
Description
Lamourouxia pacifica (also called the Pacific lamourouxia, among many other common names) is a species of lamourouxia native to the Pacific coast. It is a small herbaceous plant with dark green leaves and white flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and alpine habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lamourouxia pacifica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lamourouxia pacifica is a small, yellow-green flower with a short, curved pistil. The seed of Lamourouxia pacifica is a small, dark brown seed with a hard, shiny surface. The seedlings of Lamourouxia pacifica are small, dark green plants with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lamourouxia pacifica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil and keep the soil moist. When propagating by division, divide the plant in spring or early summer and replant the divisions in a moist, well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist until the plants are established.
Where to Find Lamourouxia pacifica
Lamourouxia pacifica can be found in Ecuador.
Lamourouxia pacifica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lamourouxia pacifica?
Lamourouxia pacifica
What is the common name of Lamourouxia pacifica?
Lamourouxia
What is the natural habitat of Lamourouxia pacifica?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Lamourouxia genus
Lamourouxia gutierrezii,
Lamourouxia longiflora,
Lamourouxia lanceolata,
Lamourouxia zimapana,
Lamourouxia viscosa,
Lamourouxia sylvatica,
Lamourouxia tenuifolia,
Lamourouxia virgata,
Lamourouxia xalapensis,
Lamourouxia dependens,
Lamourouxia multifida,
Lamourouxia macrantha,
Lamourouxia dasyantha,
Lamourouxia pringlei,
Lamourouxia rhinanthifolia,
Lamourouxia parayana,
Lamourouxia dispar,
Lamourouxia ovata,
Lamourouxia brachyantha,
Lamourouxia nelsonii,
Lamourouxia smithii,
Lamourouxia jaliscana,
Lamourouxia gracilis,
Lamourouxia microphylla,
Lamourouxia colimae,
Lamourouxia paneroi,
Lamourouxia pacifica,
Lamourouxia avendanoi,
Lamourouxia barbata,
Species in the Orobanchaceae family
Aeginetia indica,
Aeginetia mirabilis,
Aeginetia mpomii,
Aeginetia selebica,
Aeginetia sessilis,
Aeginetia sinensis,
Aeginetia flava,
Aeginetia acaulis,
Agalinis angustifolia,
Agalinis aphylla,
Agalinis aspera,
Agalinis auriculata,
Agalinis bandeirensis,
Agalinis bangii,
Agalinis brachyphylla,
Agalinis calycina,
Agalinis chaparensis,
Agalinis communis,
Agalinis decemloba,
Agalinis densiflora,
Agalinis digitalis,
Agalinis divaricata,
Agalinis edwardsiana,
Agalinis fasciculata,
Agalinis fiebrigii,
Agalinis filicaulis,
Agalinis filifolia,
Agalinis gattingeri,
Agalinis genistifolia,
Agalinis gypsophila,
Agalinis heterophylla,
Agalinis homalantha,
Agalinis humilis,
Agalinis itambensis,
Agalinis kingsii,
Agalinis lanceolata,
Agalinis laxa,
Agalinis linarioides,
Agalinis linifolia,
Agalinis maritima,
Agalinis megalantha,
Agalinis meyeniana,
Agalinis nana,
Agalinis navasotensis,
Agalinis neoscotica,
Agalinis obtusifolia,
Agalinis oligophylla,
Agalinis peduncularis,
Agalinis pennellii,
Agalinis plukenetii,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77299270-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].