Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
ovatifolia
ID:
1064632

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.N.Ho & S.W.Liu

Source:
tro

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Acta Biol. Plateau Sin. 1: 45 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063970



Common Names

  • Lomatogoniopsis ovatifolia
  • Ovate-leaved Lomatogoniopsis
  • Ovate-leaved Lomatogoni
  • Ovate-leaved Lomatogon


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Description

Lomatogoniopsis ovatifolia (also called Oval-leaved Lomatogoniopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to the Himalayas, from India to China, and is found in grassy meadows, shrubberies, and open forests at elevations of 3000-5000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Lomatogoniopsis ovatifolia is used as an ornamental plant, as it produces attractive pink flowers. It is also used to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lomatogoniopsis ovatifolia is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is small and round with a light brown color. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a few small leaves.

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Where to Find Lomatogoniopsis ovatifolia

Lomatogoniopsis ovatifolia can be found in the Himalayas.

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

Shang Wu Liu (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.Liu' in the authors string.
Ting Nung Ho (1938-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.N.Ho' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:973862-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.