Status:
valid
Authors:
Chaowasku, D.T.Ngo & Hung T.Le
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Candollea 73: 268 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000005134
Common Names
- Leoheo domatiophorus
- Domatiophorus Leoheo
- Leoheo
Description
Leoheo domatiophorus (also called Chinese tomato, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to China. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and has ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is found in forests, grasslands, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Leoheo domatiophorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or screen. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leoheo domatiophorus has small, white flowers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leoheo domatiophorus can be propagated through division of the rhizomes or by seed. Cultivation is best done in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Leoheo domatiophorus
Leoheo domatiophorus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India and China.
Leoheo domatiophorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leoheo domatiophorus?
Leoheo domatiophorus
What are the common names of Leoheo domatiophorus?
Common names of Leoheo domatiophorus include false pimpernel, false pimpernel-grass, and false pimpernel-weed.
What is the natural habitat of Leoheo domatiophorus?
Leoheo domatiophorus is found in moist, shady areas in tropical and subtropical regions.
Species in the Leoheo genus
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Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
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Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,