Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.N.Williams) Majumdar
Source:
tro
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Fl. India 2: 542 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260956
Common Names
- Lychnis ischnopetala
- Ischnopetala Lychnis
- Ischnopetala's Lychnis
Description
Lychnis ischnopetala (also called 'Ischnopetala Lychnis', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in thickets and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Lychnis ischnopetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lychnis ischnopetala is a small, pink, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lychnis ischnopetala is an herbaceous perennial native to Central Asia. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken in early spring and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Lychnis ischnopetala
Lychnis ischnopetala is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hunan, and Yunnan.
Lychnis ischnopetala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lychnis ischnopetala?
Lychnis ischnopetala
What is the family of Lychnis ischnopetala?
Caryophyllaceae
What is the common name of Lychnis ischnopetala?
Ischnopetal Lychnis
Species in the Lychnis genus
Lychnis coronata,
Lychnis senno,
Lychnis ischnopetala,
Lychnis crassifolia,
Lychnis kigesiensis,
Lychnis kiwuensis,
Lychnis rotundifolia,
Lychnis scottii,
Lychnis ajanensis,
Lychnis fulgens,
Lychnis cognata,
Lychnis samojedorum,
Lychnis villosula,
Lychnis wilfordii,
Species in the Caryophyllaceae family
Acanthophyllum acerosum,
Acanthophyllum aculeatum,
Acanthophyllum adenophorum,
Acanthophyllum albidum,
Acanthophyllum andarabicum,
Acanthophyllum andersenii,
Acanthophyllum anisocladum,
Acanthophyllum bilobum,
Acanthophyllum bracteatum,
Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum,
Acanthophyllum caespitosum,
Acanthophyllum coloratum,
Acanthophyllum crassifolium,
Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium,
Acanthophyllum diezianum,
Acanthophyllum elatius,
Acanthophyllum fissicalyx,
Acanthophyllum glandulosum,
Acanthophyllum gracile,
Acanthophyllum grandiflorum,
Acanthophyllum kabulicum,
Acanthophyllum kandaharicum,
Acanthophyllum knorringianum,
Acanthophyllum korolkowii,
Acanthophyllum korshinskyi,
Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii,
Acanthophyllum lamondiae,
Acanthophyllum laxiflorum,
Acanthophyllum laxiusculum,
Acanthophyllum lilacinum,
Acanthophyllum longicalyx,
Acanthophyllum macrodon,
Acanthophyllum maimanense,
Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum,
Acanthophyllum mucronatum,
Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum,
Acanthophyllum pachycephalum,
Acanthophyllum pachystegium,
Acanthophyllum pleiostegium,
Acanthophyllum popovii,
Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum,
Acanthophyllum pulchrum,
Acanthophyllum pungens,
Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum,
Acanthophyllum recurvum,
Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum,
Acanthophyllum scapiflorum,
Acanthophyllum schugnanicum,
Acanthophyllum sordidum,
Acanthophyllum speciosum,