LOEFFLERIA Meaning and
Definition
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Loeffleria is a botanical genus comprising small, perennial plants within the family Asteraceae. It is native to South America, predominantly found in the high-altitude regions of the Andes Mountains. This genus is characterized by its herbaceous nature, forming rosettes of leaves and producing solitary flower heads on long stalks.
The leaves of Loeffleria plants are typically narrow, lanceolate, and deeply lobed or pinnatifid. The rosettes are usually basal and undergo photosynthesis. The flower heads, on the other hand, are composed of multiple disc florets and lack ray florets. They possess tubular, bisexual florets that typically have a yellow or yellow-orange coloration. The reproductive structures of Loeffleria are enclosed by an involucre composed of several overlapping bracts.
Loeffleria species often thrive in diverse habitats, including rocky slopes, grasslands, and disturbed areas. They are adapted to the challenging conditions of their high-altitude environment, demonstrating tolerance to intense sunlight, fluctuations in temperature, and nutrient-poor soils. In their native range, some species of Loeffleria are used traditionally in herbal medicine for various purposes.
The genus Loeffleria is named after the Danish botanist Ludwig Eduard Loeffling, who conducted botanical exploration in South America during the 18th century. It currently includes several recognized species, each with its own distinct morphological features and geographical distribution within the Andean region. Research on Loeffleria species continues to uncover their ecological significance and potential applications in horticulture and conservation efforts.
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A condition in which the Klebs-Loeffler bacillus of diphtheria is present without producing any symptoms.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for LOEFFLERIA
- koeffleria
- poeffleria
- ooeffleria
- lieffleria
- lkeffleria
- lleffleria
- lpeffleria
- l0effleria
- l9effleria
- lowffleria
- losffleria
- lodffleria
- lorffleria
- lo4ffleria
- lo3ffleria
- loedfleria
- loecfleria
- loevfleria
- loegfleria
- loetfleria
Etymology of LOEFFLERIA
The word "Loeffleria" is derived from the surname of German bacteriologist Friedrich Loeffler (1852-1915). Friedrich Loeffler, along with Paul Frosch, is known for his pioneering work in the field of virology, particularly in the study of animal viruses. Loeffler and Frosch discovered the virus causing foot-and-mouth disease in animals, which is now known as the "Loeffler-Frosch virus". As a tribute to his contribution to the field of virology, the genus "Loeffleria" was named after Friedrich Loeffler.
Similar spelling words for LOEFFLERIA
- leveller,
- mittag-leffler,
- LFLRA,
- Loffleria,
- lavalliere,
- LVLRR,
- lafler,
- lefler,
- lavaliere,
- leffler,
- LVLRI,
- lifelore,
- lefleur,
- loeffler,
- leflore,
- leveler,
- lafleur.
