Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
skinneri
ID:
365414

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hemsl.) Kuntze

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 429 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364746



Common Names

  • Lisianthius Skinneri
  • Skinneri Lisianthius
  • Skinneri


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Description

Lisianthius skinneri (also called Skinner's Lisianthius, Skinner's Spurge, and Skinner's Garden Croton, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical regions of the Americas. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It has small, glossy leaves with yellow, orange, and red variegations.

Uses & Benefits

Lisianthius skinneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lisianthius skinneri is a white to pinkish-white, tubular flower with five lobes. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lisianthius skinneri is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy mix. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant will need regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Lisianthius skinneri

Lisianthius skinneri is native to the Caribbean and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Lisianthius skinneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lisianthius skinneri?

Lisianthius skinneri

What is the family of Lisianthius skinneri?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Lisianthius skinneri?

Skinner's Lisianthius

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

Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:141489-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.