Status:
valid
Authors:
Bosser
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 20: 132 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222714
Common Names
- Landiopsis capuronii
- Capuronii Landiopsis
- Capuronii Wild Potato
Description
Landiopsis capuronii (also called 'Capuron's', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a shrub with small, white flowers and small, oval leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Landiopsis capuronii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used to make wreaths and decorations. The plant has attractive foliage and is known for its bright colors.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Landiopsis capuronii has small, white, five-petaled flowers with a yellow center and a hairy stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and hairy.
Cultivation and Propagation
Landiopsis capuronii is a tropical evergreen shrub that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in spring or summer and rooting them in a moist medium. It can also be propagated from seed, though this is not always reliable.
Where to Find Landiopsis capuronii
Landiopsis capuronii can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Landiopsis capuronii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Landiopsis capuronii?
Landiopsis capuronii
What is the common name of Landiopsis capuronii?
Capuron's Landiopsis
Where is Landiopsis capuronii native to?
Central and South America
Species in the Landiopsis genus
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,