Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
spathulatus
ID:
1064314

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
tro

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 3: 181 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063652



Common Names

  • Lisianthius spathulatus
  • Spathulatus Lisianthius
  • Lisianthius Spathulatus


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Description

Lisianthius spathulatus (also called Spatulate Lisianthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gentian family. It is native to the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador, and is found in montane grasslands and shrublands. It has a perennial habit, with ovate leaves and white to pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lisianthius spathulatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lisianthius spathulatus is a white or pink star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, and oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lisianthius spathulatus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in areas with cool summers. It can be propagated by seed in spring or by division in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Lisianthius spathulatus

Lisianthius spathulatus can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

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,

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