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
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.
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 Loheria genus
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,