Posoqueria laurifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laurifolia
ID:
281849
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Flora 24(2): 78 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281181
Common Names
- Laurel-leaved Posoqueria
- Laurifolia Posoqueria
- Laurel-leaved Posoqeria
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Posoqueria laurifolia (also called Laurel-leaved Posoqueria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Brazil and is found in moist, shady habitats. It is a perennial herb with lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Posoqueria laurifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Posoqueria laurifolia has white flowers with yellow centers and long, narrow seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, laurel-like leaves.
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Posoqueria laurifolia can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. When grown in a pot, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. The plant should be kept in a bright location, but out of direct sunlight.
Where to Find Posoqueria laurifolia
Posoqueria laurifolia is native to Colombia and can be found in the Antioquia Department.
Posoqueria laurifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Posoqueria laurifolia?
Posoqueria laurifolia
What is the natural habitat of Posoqueria laurifolia?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests in Mexico.
What is the flower color of Posoqueria laurifolia?
The flowers are white or pinkish.
Species in the Posoqueria genus
Posoqueria acutifolia, Posoqueria calantha, Posoqueria coriacea, Posoqueria fragrantissima, Posoqueria grandiflora, Posoqueria latifolia, Posoqueria laurifolia, Posoqueria longiflora, Posoqueria palustris, Posoqueria platysiphonia, Posoqueria tarairensis, Posoqueria trinitatis, Posoqueria velutina, Posoqueria williamsii, Posoqueria bahiensis, Posoqueria chocoana, Posoqueria correana, Posoqueria costaricensis, Posoqueria grandifructa, Posoqueria longifilamentosa, Posoqueria robusta, Posoqueria laevis,
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-163586: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.