Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
papuana
ID:
444432

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez ex Sleumer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Blumea 33: 101 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443764

Common Names

  • Loheria papuana
  • Papuan Loheria
  • Papuan Daisy

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Description

Loheria papuana (also called 'Papuan Mountain-heath', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white flowers and small, leathery leaves. It is native to the mountains of Europe, and can be found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Loheria papuana is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Loheria papuana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Loheria papuana can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. They should be kept moist until established.

Where to Find Loheria papuana

Loheria papuana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and is found in wetland habitats.

Loheria papuana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Loheria papuana?

Loheria papuana

What is the common name of Loheria papuana?

Papuana Loheria

What is the natural habitat of Loheria papuana?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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

Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:934867-1: Based on the initial data import