Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
lourteigiae
ID:
566159

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aymard & P.E.Berry

Source:
cmp

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Novon 13(2): 175. 2003

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000565491

Common Names

  • Biophytum lourteigiae
  • Lourteig's Biophytum
  • Lourteig's Leaf-flower

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Description

Biophytum lourteigiae (also called Lourteig's Biophytum, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with a terminal inflorescence. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Biophytum lourteigiae is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Biophytum lourteigiae is small, white and has five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Biophytum lourteigiae is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Biophytum lourteigiae

Biophytum lourteigiae is native to the tropical rainforests of Peru.

Biophytum lourteigiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Biophytum lourteigiae?

Biophytum lourteigiae

What type of plant is Biophytum lourteigiae?

Herb

Where does Biophytum lourteigiae grow?

Brazil

Species in the Biophytum genus

Biophytum abyssinicum, Biophytum adiantoides, Biophytum aeschynomenifolia, Biophytum albizzioides, Biophytum amazonicum, Biophytum antioquiense, Biophytum bolivianum, Biophytum boussingaultii, Biophytum calophyllum, Biophytum cardonaei, Biophytum castum, Biophytum chocoense, Biophytum columbianum, Biophytum commersonii, Biophytum congestiflorum, Biophytum cowanii, Biophytum crassipes, Biophytum dendroides, Biophytum dormiens, Biophytum falcifolium, Biophytum forsythii, Biophytum foxii, Biophytum fruticosum, Biophytum globuliflorum, Biophytum gracile, Biophytum heinrichsae, Biophytum helenae, Biophytum hermannii, Biophytum hildebrandtii, Biophytum huilense, Biophytum insigne, Biophytum intermedium, Biophytum jessenii, Biophytum juninense, Biophytum kassneri, Biophytum kayae, Biophytum lindsaeifolium, Biophytum longibracteatum, Biophytum longipedunculatum, Biophytum lourteigiae, Biophytum luetzelburgii, Biophytum macropodum, Biophytum macrorrhizum, Biophytum madurense, Biophytum mapirense, Biophytum microphyllum, Biophytum mimosella, Biophytum molle, Biophytum mucronatum, Biophytum mutisii,

Species in the Oxalidaceae family

Averrhoa dolichocarpa, Averrhoa leucopetala, Averrhoa bilimbi, Averrhoa carambola, Averrhoa microphylla, Biophytum abyssinicum, Biophytum adiantoides, Biophytum aeschynomenifolia, Biophytum albizzioides, Biophytum amazonicum, Biophytum antioquiense, Biophytum bolivianum, Biophytum boussingaultii, Biophytum calophyllum, Biophytum cardonaei, Biophytum castum, Biophytum chocoense, Biophytum columbianum, Biophytum commersonii, Biophytum congestiflorum, Biophytum cowanii, Biophytum crassipes, Biophytum dendroides, Biophytum dormiens, Biophytum falcifolium, Biophytum forsythii, Biophytum foxii, Biophytum fruticosum, Biophytum globuliflorum, Biophytum gracile, Biophytum heinrichsae, Biophytum helenae, Biophytum hermannii, Biophytum hildebrandtii, Biophytum huilense, Biophytum insigne, Biophytum intermedium, Biophytum jessenii, Biophytum juninense, Biophytum kassneri, Biophytum kayae, Biophytum lindsaeifolium, Biophytum longibracteatum, Biophytum longipedunculatum, Biophytum lourteigiae, Biophytum luetzelburgii, Biophytum macropodum, Biophytum macrorrhizum, Biophytum madurense, Biophytum mapirense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2676155: Based on the initial data import
Gerardo Antonio Aymard Corredor (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aymard' in the authors string.
Paul Edward Berry (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.E.Berry' in the authors string.