Lysipomia cuspidata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuspidata
ID:
814878
Status:
valid
Authors:
McVaugh
Source:
wcs
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 8: 90 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814212
Common Names
- Lysipomia Cuspidata
- Cuspidata Lysipomia
- Lysipomia Cuspidata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lysipomia cuspidata (also called Pointed Lysipomia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in moist soils, along streams, and in open woods.
Uses & Benefits
Lysipomia cuspidata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant fragrance and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lysipomia cuspidata has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery covering. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and small, dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lysipomia cuspidata is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 1 m tall. It has glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant, white flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, moist soil. Propagation is done by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Lysipomia cuspidata
Lysipomia cuspidata is native to the Caribbean and Central America.
Lysipomia cuspidata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lysipomia cuspidata?
Lysipomia cuspidata
What is the common name of Lysipomia cuspidata?
Pointed Lysipomia
What is the natural habitat of Lysipomia cuspidata?
Mesic hammocks and wet prairies
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-352260: Based on the initial data import
Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.