Himalaiella lushaiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lushaiensis
ID:
1327910
Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.S.Chen & Qian Yuan
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 173(4): 293 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340364
Common Names
- Himalaiella
- Himalaiella Lushaiensis
- Lushaiensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Himalaiella lushaiensis (also called Lushai Himalaiella, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India. It has a spreading habit and its leaves are oblong-lanceolate. It is found in forests, valleys, and mountains, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Himalaiella lushaiensis has been used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory ailments. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Himalaiella lushaiensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Himalaiella lushaiensis is a slow-growing epiphyte that can be cultivated in aquariums or terrariums. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizome or by separating the leaves from the rhizome and planting them in a substrate. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate and should be kept in a shaded area.
Where to Find Himalaiella lushaiensis
Himalaiella lushaiensis is native to the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It can be found in moist, shady areas at elevations of up to 3,500 meters.
Himalaiella lushaiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Himalaiella lushaiensis?
Himalaiella lushaiensis
What is the natural habitat of Himalaiella lushaiensis?
It is native to India and Myanmar.
What is the water temperature range for Himalaiella lushaiensis?
It prefers temperatures between 68°F and 82°F (20-28°C).
Species in the Himalaiella genus
Himalaiella albescens, Himalaiella chenopodiifolia, Himalaiella peguensis, Himalaiella deltoidea, Himalaiella heteromalla, Himalaiella yakla, Himalaiella chitralica, Himalaiella abnormis, Himalaiella nivea, Himalaiella foliosa, Himalaiella afghana, Himalaiella auriculata, Himalaiella qinghaiensis, Himalaiella natmataungensis, Himalaiella lushaiensis, Himalaiella andersonii,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,
References
You Sheng Chen (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.S.Chen' in the authors string.
Qian Yuan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Qian Yuan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77141842-1: Based on the initial data import