Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss. & Buhse) P.Caputo & Del Guacchio
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Novon 21: 403 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333013
Common Names
- Lomelosia schimperiana
- Schimper's Lomelosia
- Schimper's Goosefoot
Description
Lomelosia schimperiana (also called Schimper's Lomelosia, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It has a single, thin, erect stem with a single, thin, erect leaf. It grows in moist, shady forests and on the branches of trees.
Uses & Benefits
Lomelosia schimperiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lomelosia schimperiana has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lomelosia schimperiana is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to the Tepuis of Venezuela and Guyana. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist and the cuttings should be placed in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Lomelosia schimperiana
Lomelosia schimperiana can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.
Lomelosia schimperiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lomelosia schimperiana?
Lomelosia schimperiana
What is the common name of Lomelosia schimperiana?
Mistletoe
What type of plant is Lomelosia schimperiana?
Parasitic plant
Species in the Lomelosia genus
Lomelosia variifolia,
Lomelosia sulphurea,
Lomelosia rhodantha,
Lomelosia rhodopensis,
Lomelosia roberti,
Lomelosia rotata,
Lomelosia rufescens,
Lomelosia ulugbekii,
Lomelosia songarica,
Lomelosia speciosa,
Lomelosia sphaciotica,
Lomelosia stellata,
Lomelosia simplex,
Lomelosia pulsatilloides,
Lomelosia calocephala,
Lomelosia aucheri,
Lomelosia balianii,
Lomelosia bicolor,
Lomelosia albocincta,
Lomelosia camelorum,
Lomelosia candollei,
Lomelosia caucasica,
Lomelosia cosmoides,
Lomelosia reuteriana,
Lomelosia brachiata,
Lomelosia argentea,
Lomelosia alpestris,
Lomelosia palestina,
Lomelosia macrochaete,
Lomelosia micrantha,
Lomelosia minoana,
Lomelosia oberti-manettii,
Lomelosia crenata,
Lomelosia olivieri,
Lomelosia kurdica,
Lomelosia paucidentata,
Lomelosia persica,
Lomelosia polykratis,
Lomelosia porphyroneura,
Lomelosia prolifera,
Lomelosia pseudograminifolia,
Lomelosia olgae,
Lomelosia cretica,
Lomelosia cyprica,
Lomelosia divaricata,
Lomelosia epirota,
Lomelosia flavida,
Lomelosia lycia,
Lomelosia graminifolia,
Lomelosia leucactis,
Species in the Caprifoliaceae family
Bassecoia bretschneideri,
Bassecoia siamensis,
Bassecoia hookeri,
Cephalaria duzceensis,
Cephalaria alpina,
Cephalaria ambrosioides,
Cephalaria anatolica,
Cephalaria aristata,
Cephalaria armeniaca,
Cephalaria armerioides,
Cephalaria armoraciifolia,
Cephalaria attenuata,
Cephalaria axillaris,
Cephalaria aytachii,
Cephalaria balansae,
Cephalaria balkharica,
Cephalaria beijiangensis,
Cephalaria calcarea,
Cephalaria cedrorum,
Cephalaria charadzeae,
Cephalaria cilicica,
Cephalaria coriacea,
Cephalaria dagestanica,
Cephalaria decurrens,
Cephalaria demetrii,
Cephalaria dichaetophora,
Cephalaria dirmilensis,
Cephalaria ekimiana,
Cephalaria elazigensis,
Cephalaria elmaliensis,
Cephalaria fanourii,
Cephalaria flava,
Cephalaria foliosa,
Cephalaria galpiniana,
Cephalaria gazipashensis,
Cephalaria gigantea,
Cephalaria goetzei,
Cephalaria hakkiarica,
Cephalaria hirsuta,
Cephalaria humilis,
Cephalaria integrifolia,
Cephalaria isaurica,
Cephalaria joppensis,
Cephalaria juncea,
Cephalaria katangensis,
Cephalaria kesruanica,
Cephalaria kotschyi,
Cephalaria laevigata,
Cephalaria leucantha,
Cephalaria litvinovii,