Loewia glutinosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glutinosa
ID:
446096
Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Annuario Reale Ist. Bot. Roma 6: 189 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445428
Common Names
- Loewia glutinosa
- Glutinous Loewia
- Glutinous Loewia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Loewia microphylla (Chiov.) Roti Mich. [unknown]
Description
Loewia glutinosa (also called Glutinous Loewia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It has white flowers and is found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Loewia glutinosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Loewia glutinosa has small, white flowers that are clustered together in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Loewia glutinosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Loewia glutinosa
Loewia glutinosa is native to South America and can be found in wet, tropical forests.
Loewia glutinosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Loewia glutinosa?
Loewia glutinosa
What is the common name of Loewia glutinosa?
Glutinous Loewia
Where is Loewia glutinosa found?
It is found in tropical Africa
Species in the Loewia genus
Species in the Passifloraceae family
Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,
References
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:836441-1: Based on the initial data import