Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
crassifolia
ID:
1261506

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) B.C.Stone

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Micronesica 24: 72 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260844

Common Names

  • Loheria crassifolia
  • Crassifolia Loheria
  • Crassifolia's Loheria

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Description

Loheria crassifolia (also called 'Thick-Leaved Loheria', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Loheria crassifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Loheria crassifolia has yellow flowers with five petals and a long style. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Loheria crassifolia is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix in late spring or early summer. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Loheria crassifolia

Loheria crassifolia is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape Province. It is typically found in moist, sandy soils in coastal and mountain areas.

Species in the Primulaceae family

Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,

References

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Clemens Stone (1933-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.C.Stone' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:969049-1: Based on the initial data import