Weberbauera lagunae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lagunae
ID:
1260029
Status:
valid
Authors:
(O.E.Schulz) Al-Shehbaz
Source:
tro
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 71(2): 246. 1990
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259367
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Weberbauera lagunae (also called Weberbauera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Andes of South America. It has small, white flowers and leathery, glossy leaves. It grows in moist and shady habitats such as mountain forests and ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Weberbauera lagunae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin ailments and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Weberbauera lagunae has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Weberbauera lagunae can be propagated by seed, division or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn, and cuttings can be taken in spring or summer. The plant should be grown in full sun or partial shade in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Weberbauera lagunae
Weberbauera lagunae is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.
Weberbauera lagunae FAQ
What type of plant is Weberbauera lagunae?
Weberbauera lagunae is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.
Where is Weberbauera lagunae found?
Weberbauera lagunae is found in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil.
What is the growth habit of Weberbauera lagunae?
Weberbauera lagunae is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall.
Species in the Weberbauera genus
Weberbauera stenophylla, Weberbauera chillanensis, Weberbauera colchaguensis, Weberbauera arequipa, Weberbauera mendocina, Weberbauera spathulifolia, Weberbauera bracteata, Weberbauera trichocarpa, Weberbauera minutipila, Weberbauera smithii, Weberbauera herzogii, Weberbauera perforata, Weberbauera densifolia, Weberbauera imbricatifolia, Weberbauera cymosa, Weberbauera retropila, Weberbauera lagunae, Weberbauera suffruticosa, Weberbauera dillonii, Weberbauera peruviana, Weberbauera scabrifolia, Weberbauera violacea, Weberbauera rosulans, Weberbauera ayacuchoensis,
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50191292: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.