Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
calciphilus
ID:
1063877

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl. & Steyerm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 22: 267 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063215



Common Names

  • Lisianthius calciphilus
  • Calciphilous Lisianthius
  • Lime-loving Lisianthius


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Description

Lisianthius calciphilus (also called Calciphilic Lisianthius, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to South America, typically found in moist grasslands and forest margins. It has small, yellow flowers and slender, thread-like leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Lisianthius calciphilus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage. It can also be used as an ingredient in herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lisianthius calciphilus is white in color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lisianthius calciphilus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and regular watering.

Where to Find Lisianthius calciphilus

Lisianthius calciphilus can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia.

Species in the Lisianthius genus

Lisianthius perkinsiae, Lisianthius skinneri, Lisianthius seemanii, Lisianthius auratus, Lisianthius auriculatus, Lisianthius calciphilus, Lisianthius glandulosus, Lisianthius laxiflorus, Lisianthius jefensis, Lisianthius peduncularis, Lisianthius seemannii, Lisianthius axillaris, Lisianthius brevidentatus, Lisianthius nigrescens, Lisianthius saponarioides, Lisianthius viscidiflorus, Lisianthius oreopolus, Lisianthius quichensis, Lisianthius weaveri, Lisianthius habuensis, Lisianthius aurantiacus, Lisianthius spathulatus, Lisianthius longifolius, Lisianthius cuspidatus, Lisianthius meianthus, Lisianthius silenifolius, Lisianthius adamsii, Lisianthius troyanus, Lisianthius latifolius, Lisianthius domingensis, Lisianthius cordifolius, Lisianthius exsertus, Lisianthius umbellatus, Lisianthius capitatus,

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:141408-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.