Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
rostrata
ID:
1411279

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss. & Hohen.) Esmailbegi & Al-Shehbaz

Source:
ipni

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Taxon 67(2): 334. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423744



Common Names

  • Lysakia rostrata
  • Rostrate Lysakia
  • Rostrate Water Willow


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Description

Lysakia rostrata (also called Long-spurred Lysakia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador, where it is found in montane forests. It is a perennial herb with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lysakia rostrata is a shrub found in South America. It is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lysakia rostrata has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lysakia rostrata is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to tropical Africa. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Lysakia rostrata

Lysakia rostrata is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Lysakia rostrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lysakia rostrata?

Lysakia rostrata

What is the common name of Lysakia rostrata?

Lysakia

What type of plant is Lysakia rostrata?

Herb

Species in the Lysakia genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Rudolph Friedrich Hohenacker (1798-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hohen.' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
Shokouh Esmailbegi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Esmailbegi' in the authors string.