Status:
valid
Authors:
Nevling
Source:
cmp
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 44: 161 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445223
Common Names
- Lophostoma amoenum
- Lovely Lophostoma
- Beautiful Lophostoma
Description
Lophostoma amoenum (also called Amoenum Lophostoma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has a single trunk and grows up to 8 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate. It is found in dry scrub, dry forests, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Lophostoma amoenum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lophostoma amoenum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lophostoma amoenum is a fast-growing, evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It is easily propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and prune as needed to maintain shape.
Where to Find Lophostoma amoenum
Lophostoma amoenum is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical rainforest habitats.
Lophostoma amoenum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lophostoma amoenum?
Lophostoma amoenum
What is the common name of Lophostoma amoenum?
Beautiful Lophostoma
What is the natural habitat of Lophostoma amoenum?
It is native to Central and South America
Species in the Lophostoma genus
Species in the Thymelaeaceae family
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Aquilaria apiculata,
Aquilaria baillonii,
Aquilaria banaense,
Aquilaria beccariana,
Aquilaria brachyantha,
Aquilaria citrinicarpa,
Aquilaria crassna,
Aquilaria cumingiana,
Aquilaria decemcostata,
Aquilaria filaria,
Aquilaria hirta,
Aquilaria khasiana,
Aquilaria microcarpa,
Aquilaria parvifolia,
Aquilaria rostrata,
Aquilaria rugosa,
Aquilaria sinensis,
Aquilaria subintegra,
Aquilaria urdanetensis,
Aquilaria yunnanensis,
Aquilaria malaccensis,
Aquilaria banaensis,
Arnhemia cryptantha,
Atemnosiphon coriaceus,
Craterosiphon beniensis,
Craterosiphon devredii,
Craterosiphon louisii,
Craterosiphon micranthum,
Craterosiphon montanus,
Craterosiphon pseudoscandens,
Craterosiphon quarrei,
Craterosiphon scandens,
Craterosiphon schmitzii,
Craterosiphon soyauxii,
Craterosiphon beniense,
Dais cotinifolia,
Dais glaucescens,
Daphne wolongensis,
Daphne hekouensis,
Daphne acutiloba,
Daphne alpina,
Daphne altaica,
Daphne arbuscula,
Daphne arisanensis,
Daphne aurantiaca,
Daphne axillaris,
Daphne bholua,
Daphne blagayana,