Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
glandulosus
ID:
1063883

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Rich.

Source:
tro

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Hist. Fis. Cuba, Bot. 11: 102 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063221



Common Names

  • Lisianthius glandulosus
  • Glandulosus Lisianthius
  • Lisianthius Glandulosus


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Description

Lisianthius glandulosus (also called Glandular 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 glandulosus 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 glandulosus 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 glandulosus can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and lightly covered with soil. Division of the rhizomes should be done in spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil and watered regularly.

Where to Find Lisianthius glandulosus

Lisianthius glandulosus can be found in the Andean regions of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

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

Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:141435-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.