Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lugonis
ID:
952306

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Andersson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 50: 87 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000951644

Common Names

  • Lugonis Alseis
  • Lugonis False Roselle
  • False Roselle

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Description

Alseis lugonis (also called 'Lugonis Alseis', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has a single, unbranched stem with narrow, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Alseis lugonis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alseis lugonis is white-greenish and about 2 cm wide. The seed is small, brown and round. The seedlings are about 1 cm tall and have a small, greenish-white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alseis lugonis is a terrestrial or lithophytic orchid, native to Panama. It is best grown in a well-drained medium such as bark, sphagnum moss, or a combination of both. It requires bright light and high humidity. Propagation is by division or seed.

Where to Find Alseis lugonis

Alseis lugonis is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-6979: Based on the initial data import
Lennart Andersson (1948-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Andersson' in the authors string.