Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
luetzelburgii
ID:
566160

Status:
valid

Authors:
Suess.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 51: 203 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000565492

Common Names

  • Biophytum luetzelburgii
  • Luetzelburg's Biophytum
  • Luetzelburg's Leaf-flower

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Description

Biophytum luetzelburgii (also called Luetzelburg'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 luetzelburgii 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 luetzelburgii 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 luetzelburgii 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 luetzelburgii

Biophytum luetzelburgii is native to the tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

Biophytum luetzelburgii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Biophytum luetzelburgii?

Biophytum luetzelburgii

What type of plant is Biophytum luetzelburgii?

Herb

Where does Biophytum luetzelburgii 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,

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