Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
muscoides
ID:
814887

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 6: 286 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814221



Common Names

  • Lysipomia muscoides
  • Muscoides
  • Moss-like Lysipomia


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Description

Lysipomia muscoides (also called Mossy Lysipomia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a creeping habit and can reach up to 70 cm in height. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate to lanceolate in shape. This plant is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, and in wet and dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lysipomia muscoides 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lysipomia muscoides sub. muscoides
Lysipomia muscoides sub. delicatula McVaugh
Lysipomia muscoides sub. simulans McVaugh

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lysipomia muscoides is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lysipomia muscoides is a small evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Lysipomia muscoides

Lysipomia muscoides is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Lysipomia muscoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lysipomia muscoides?

Lysipomia muscoides

What is the common name of Lysipomia muscoides?

Muscoides

What is the family of Lysipomia muscoides?

Campanulaceae

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,

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