Status:
valid
Authors:
T.J.Ayers
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 49: 435 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814795
Common Names
- Lysipomia cylindrocarpa
- Cylindrical Rock Daisy
- Cushion Rock Daisy
Description
Lysipomia cylindrocarpa (also called 'Cylindrical Lysipomia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Campanulaceae family. It is native to Mexico. It is found in rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lysipomia cylindrocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: White flowers with a sweet fragrance. Seed: Small, black and oval-shaped. Seedlings: Have a single stem and are covered in small, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lysipomia cylindrocarpa is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Lysipomia cylindrocarpa
Lysipomia cylindrocarpa can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.
Lysipomia cylindrocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lysipomia cylindrocarpa?
Lysipomia cylindrocarpa
What is the family of Lysipomia cylindrocarpa?
Campanulaceae
What is the natural habitat of Lysipomia cylindrocarpa?
Forests in Mexico
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,