Status:
valid
Authors:
(E.Wimm.) Jeppesen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 14(188): 140 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814405
Common Names
- Lysipomia Crassomarginata
- Thick-Margined Lysipomia
- Crassomarginata Lysipomia
Description
Lysipomia crassomarginata (also called 'Thick-Margined Lysipomia', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lysipomia crassomarginata has been used for medicinal purposes and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lysipomia crassomarginata has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lysipomia crassomarginata can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Lysipomia crassomarginata
Lysipomia crassomarginata is native to Central America and can be found in wet, montane forests at elevations of 1000-3000 meters.
Lysipomia crassomarginata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lysipomia crassomarginata?
Lysipomia crassomarginata
What is the common name of Lysipomia crassomarginata?
Thick-margined Lysipomia
What is the natural habitat of Lysipomia crassomarginata?
Native to the Caribbean
Species in the Lysipomia genus
Lysipomia pumila,
Lysipomia brachysiphonia,
Lysipomia multiflora,
Lysipomia cuspidata,
Lysipomia laricina,
Lysipomia laciniata,
Lysipomia hutchisonii,
Lysipomia hirta,
Lysipomia gracilis,
Lysipomia globularis,
Lysipomia muscoides,
Lysipomia wurdackii,
Lysipomia vitreola,
Lysipomia tubulosa,
Lysipomia subpeltata,
Lysipomia sphagnophila,
Lysipomia crassomarginata,
Lysipomia bilineata,
Lysipomia aretioides,
Lysipomia acaulis,
Lysipomia bourgoinii,
Lysipomia glandulifera,
Lysipomia rhizomata,
Lysipomia montioides,
Lysipomia oellgaardii,
Lysipomia sparrei,
Lysipomia speciosa,
Lysipomia caespitosa,
Lysipomia cylindrocarpa,
Lysipomia lehmannii,
Lysipomia sphagnophilum,
Lysipomia mitsyae,
Lysipomia petrosa,
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica,
Adenophora brevidiscifera,
Adenophora capillaris,
Adenophora changaica,
Adenophora coelestis,
Adenophora contracta,
Adenophora cordifolia,
Adenophora divaricata,
Adenophora elata,
Adenophora fusifolia,
Adenophora gmelinii,
Adenophora golubinzevaeana,
Adenophora grandiflora,
Adenophora hatsushimae,
Adenophora himalayana,
Adenophora hubeiensis,
Adenophora izuensis,
Adenophora jacutica,
Adenophora jasionifolia,
Adenophora khasiana,
Adenophora lamarkii,
Adenophora liliifolia,
Adenophora liliifolioides,
Adenophora lobophylla,
Adenophora longipedicellata,
Adenophora maximowicziana,
Adenophora micrantha,
Adenophora morrisonensis,
Adenophora nikoensis,
Adenophora ningxianica,
Adenophora palustris,
Adenophora pereskiifolia,
Adenophora petiolata,
Adenophora pinifolia,
Adenophora polyantha,
Adenophora potaninii,
Adenophora probatovae,
Adenophora remotidens,
Adenophora remotiflora,
Adenophora rupestris,
Adenophora rupincola,
Adenophora sinensis,
Adenophora stenanthina,
Adenophora stenophylla,
Adenophora stricta,
Adenophora sublata,
Adenophora takedai,
Adenophora tashiroi,
Adenophora taurica,
Adenophora trachelioides,