Lamourouxia rhinanthifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhinanthifolia
ID:
1250014
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
tro
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 2: 337 (1818)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249352
Common Names
- Lamourouxia rhinanthifolia
- Rhinanthifoliate Lamourouxia
- Rhinanthifoliate Lamourouxia Shrub
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lamourouxia rhinanthifolia (also called rhinanthifolia lamourouxia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Central and South America and grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lamourouxia rhinanthifolia is an ornamental shrub that is often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a hedge plant and can be used to create a natural privacy screen.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lamourouxia rhinanthifolia is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
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Lamourouxia rhinanthifolia is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Lamourouxia rhinanthifolia
Lamourouxia rhinanthifolia can be found in the Mexican states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.
Lamourouxia rhinanthifolia FAQ
What type of plant is Lamourouxia rhinanthifolia?
Lamourouxia rhinanthifolia is a shrub.
Where does Lamourouxia rhinanthifolia grow?
Lamourouxia rhinanthifolia grows in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.
What are the flowers of Lamourouxia rhinanthifolia like?
The flowers of Lamourouxia rhinanthifolia are white or pink and have five petals.
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
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804194-1: 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].