Lomanthus bangii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bangii
ID:
1035342
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rusby) B.Nord. & Pelser
Source:
tro
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 47: 37 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034680
Common Names
- Bang's Lomanthus
- Lomanthus bangii
- Bang Lomanthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lomanthus bangii (also called 'Bang's Lomanthus' and 'Bang's White-flowered Lomanthus', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has oval-shaped leaves and produces white flowers. It is commonly found in tropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lomanthus bangii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal tea and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lomanthus bangii has white flowers with yellow centres and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.
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Lomanthus bangii is a perennial evergreen plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Lomanthus bangii
Lomanthus bangii can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Species in the Lomanthus genus
Lomanthus bangii, Lomanthus abadianus, Lomanthus albaniae, Lomanthus arnaldii, Lomanthus calachaquensis, Lomanthus cerrateae, Lomanthus fosbergii, Lomanthus icaensis, Lomanthus lomincola, Lomanthus mollendoensis, Lomanthus okopanus, Lomanthus putcalensis, Lomanthus subcandidus, Lomanthus tovarii, Lomanthus truxillensis, Lomanthus velardei, Lomanthus yauyensis, Lomanthus cantensis, Lomanthus cuatrecasasii, Lomanthus infernalis,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100351368: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.
Pieter B. Pelser (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pelser' in the authors string.