Status:
valid
Authors:
(Loes.) N.Hallé
Source:
tro
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Mém. Inst. Franç. Afrique Noire 64: 118 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001065512
Common Names
- Loeseneriella iotricha
- Iotricha Loeseneriella
- Iotrich's Loeseneriella
Description
Loeseneriella iotricha (also called Iotrichous loeseneriella, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil and is found in the understory of moist forests. It has alternate, simple, ovate leaves with a serrated margin and a pointed tip. The flowers are white and the fruits are red.
Uses & Benefits
Loeseneriella iotricha is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Loeseneriella iotricha var. robida N.Hallé
Loeseneriella iotricha var. iotricha
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Loeseneriella iotricha has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and the seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Loeseneriella iotricha is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape.
Where to Find Loeseneriella iotricha
Loeseneriella iotricha is native to South America and can be found in nurseries and garden centers in the United States.
Species in the Loeseneriella genus
Loeseneriella andamanica,
Loeseneriella ectypopetala,
Loeseneriella nicobarica,
Loeseneriella chesseana,
Loeseneriella barbata,
Loeseneriella dinhensis,
Loeseneriella camerunica,
Loeseneriella cumingii,
Loeseneriella clematoides,
Loeseneriella crenata,
Loeseneriella sogerensis,
Loeseneriella parkinsonii,
Loeseneriella pauciflora,
Loeseneriella serrata,
Loeseneriella apiculata,
Loeseneriella africana,
Loeseneriella apocynoides,
Loeseneriella yaundina,
Loeseneriella macrantha,
Loeseneriella rubiginosa,
Loeseneriella urceolus,
Loeseneriella iotricha,
Loeseneriella rowlandii,
Loeseneriella clematoides,
Loeseneriella concinna,
Loeseneriella merrilliana,
Loeseneriella yunnanensis,
Loeseneriella griseoramula,
Loeseneriella lenticellata,
Loeseneriella bourdillonii,
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus,
Allocassine laurifolia,
Anthodon decussatus,
Anthodon panamense,
Apatophyllum constablei,
Apatophyllum flavovirens,
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi,
Apatophyllum olsenii,
Apatophyllum teretifolium,
Apodostigma pallens,
Arnicratea cambodiana,
Arnicratea ferruginea,
Bequaertia mucronata,
Brassiantha pentamera,
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides,
Brexia alaticarpa,
Brexia australis,
Brexia madagascariensis,
Brexia marioniae,
Brexiella cymosa,
Brexiella ilicifolia,
Campylostemon angolense,
Campylostemon bequaertii,
Campylostemon danckelmannianus,
Campylostemon laurentii,
Campylostemon lindequistianus,
Campylostemon mitophorus,
Campylostemon warneckeanum,
Canotia holacantha,
Canotia wendtii,
Cassine albens,
Cassine balae,
Cassine burkeana,
Cassine congylos,
Cassine grossa,
Cassine kedarnathii,
Cassine koordersii,
Cassine megaphylla,
Cassine micrantha,
Cassine obiensis,
Cassine parvifolia,
Cassine peragua,
Cassine kamurensis,
Catha edulis,
Celastrus aculeatus,
Celastrus angulata,
Celastrus australis,
Celastrus caseariifolius,
Celastrus cuneatus,
Celastrus flagellaris,