Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
smithii
ID:
464277

Status:
valid

Authors:
Read

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 34: 213 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463609



Common Names

  • Smith's Lymania
  • Smithii Lymania
  • Smith's False-Coral Plant


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Description

Lymania smithii (also called 'Smith's Lymania', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lymaniaceae family. It is an annual herb with a stem of up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South America, and it grows in meadows, grasslands, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lymania smithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lymania smithii is white, with five petals and a diameter of up to 1 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lymania smithii is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Lymania smithii

Lymania smithii can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Lymania smithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lymania smithii?

Lymania smithii

What is the common name of Lymania smithii?

Smith's Lymania

What is the growth habit of Lymania smithii?

It is an evergreen, perennial herb with a creeping habit.

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Robert William Read (1931-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Read' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:280134-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].