Lysipomia petrosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petrosa
ID:
1335693
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.J.Ayers
Source:
ipni
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 297(1): 97 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348147
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lysipomia petrosa (also called Petrosa Lysipomia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 7 meters in height. It is native to South America, and is commonly found in tropical rainforests and evergreen forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lysipomia petrosa is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant and its leaves can be used as a natural dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lysipomia petrosa has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lysipomia petrosa can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location with moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Divide the clumps into smaller sections and replant in the desired location.
Where to Find Lysipomia petrosa
Lysipomia petrosa can be found in Mexico.
Lysipomia petrosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lysipomia petrosa?
Lysipomia petrosa
What is the common name of Lysipomia petrosa?
Rocky Mountain Petrosa
What is the natural habitat of Lysipomia petrosa?
It is found in the Rocky Mountains of the United States.
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
Tina J. Ayers (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.J.Ayers' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77160877-1: Based on the initial data import