Loheria porteana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
porteana
ID:
444431
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Enum. Philipp. Fl. Pl. 3: 271 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443763
Common Names
- Loheria porteana
- Portean Loheria
- Portean Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Loheria porteana (also called 'Portean Mountain-heath', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white flowers and small, leathery leaves. It is native to the mountains of Europe, and can be found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Loheria porteana is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Loheria porteana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Loheria porteana can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. They should be kept moist until established.
Where to Find Loheria porteana
Loheria porteana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and is found in wetland habitats.
Loheria porteana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Loheria porteana?
Loheria porteana
What is the common name of Loheria porteana?
Porteana Loheria
What is the natural habitat of Loheria porteana?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Species in the Loheria genus
Species in the Primulaceae family
Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,
References
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:588722-1: Based on the initial data import