Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gledhill) Clayton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 23: 295 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878720
Common Names
- Loxodera strigosa
- Strigosa Loxodera
- Strigosa Loxodera
Description
Loxodera strigosa (also called Chinese Lantern, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to China and Taiwan and typically grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Loxodera strigosa has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Loxodera strigosa has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black with a rough surface. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Loxodera strigosa is a shrub or small tree native to Southeast Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted into larger containers when they reach 10-15 cm in height.
Where to Find Loxodera strigosa
Loxodera strigosa can be found in tropical rainforests in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Loxodera strigosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Loxodera strigosa?
Loxodera strigosa
What type of plant is Loxodera strigosa?
A perennial herb
What is the natural habitat of Loxodera strigosa?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Loxodera genus
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense,
Achnatherum pubicalyx,
Achnatherum sibiricum,
Achnatherum turcomanicum,
Achnatherum brandisii,
Achnatherum bromoides,
Achnatherum calamagrostis,
Achnatherum confusum,
Achnatherum inebrians,
Achnatherum jacquemontii,
Achnatherum virescens,
Achnatherum paradoxum,
Achnatherum nakaii,
Achnatherum pelliotii,
Achnatherum haussknechtii,
Achnatherum mandavillei,
Achnatherum pilosum,
Achnatherum parviflorum,
Achnatherum staintonii,
Aciachne acicularis,
Aciachne flagellifera,
Aciachne pulvinata,
Acidosasa breviclavata,
Acidosasa brilletii,
Acidosasa chinensis,
Acidosasa edulis,
Acidosasa glauca,
Acidosasa guangxiensis,
Acidosasa lingchuanensis,
Acidosasa nanunica,
Acidosasa notata,
Acidosasa purpurea,
Acidosasa venusta,
Acidosasa carinata,
Acostia gracilis,
Acrachne henrardiana,
Acrachne perrieri,
Acrachne racemosa,
Acritochaete volkensii,
Acroceras amplectens,
Acroceras attenuatum,
Acroceras boivinii,
Acroceras bosseri,
Acroceras calcicola,
Acroceras chaseae,
Acroceras diffusum,
Acroceras elegans,
Acroceras excavatum,
Acroceras fluminense,
Acroceras gabunense,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:407666-1: 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].