Ludia mauritiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mauritiana
ID:
1063676
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.F.Gmel.
Source:
tro
Year:
1791
Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 13[bis] : 839 (1791)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063014
Common Names
- Ludia mauritiana
- Mauritiana Ludia
- Ludia Mauritiana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ludia mauritiana (also called Mauritian ludia, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree native to tropical America. It has a dense, rounded crown and its bark is smooth and grey. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and is found in lowland and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ludia mauritiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber, fuel, and to make charcoal.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ludia mauritiana var. sechellensis F.FriedmannFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ludia mauritiana has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The fruit is a small, round drupe with a single seed. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ludia mauritiana is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 6 inches long. Dip the cut end in a rooting hormone and place in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and place in a warm, bright location. The cuttings should root in about one month.
Where to Find Ludia mauritiana
Ludia mauritiana is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.
Species in the Ludia genus
Ludia craggiana, Ludia dracaenoides, Ludia madagascariensis, Ludia arborea, Ludia boinensis, Ludia comorensis, Ludia mauritiana, Ludia pinnatinervia, Ludia antanosarum, Ludia glaucocarpa, Ludia leandriana, Ludia scolopioides, Ludia myrtoides, Ludia erosifolia, Ludia ludiifolia, Ludia sessilis, Ludia imontiensis, Ludia ankaranensis, Ludia faradifani, Ludia chapelieri, Ludia brevipes, Ludia suarezensis, Ludia wikstroemiifolia, Ludia ikongoensis, Ludia pachyadenia,
Species in the Salicaceae family
Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-13200946: Based on the initial data import
Johann Friedrich Gmelin (1748-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Gmel.' in the authors string.