Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
limans
ID:
749309

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Mich.Möller & A.Weber

Source:
cmp

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 779 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748642



Common Names

  • Liebigia limans
  • Limans Liebigia
  • Limans


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Synonyms

  • Roettlera limans Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bilabium limans Miq. [unknown]
  • Chirita bilabium C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Chirita limans (Miq.) B.L.Burtt [unknown]

Description

Liebigia limans (also called Liman Liebigia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to eastern Europe. It is found in moist meadows, wet forests, and along streams, from Romania to Turkey.

Uses & Benefits

Liebigia limans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Liebigia limans is a small, yellow-green pea-like flower with a white center. The seed is a small, brown, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two rounded cotyledons and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liebigia limans is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Liebigia limans

Liebigia limans is native to Iran.

Liebigia limans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liebigia limans?

Liebigia limans

What is the natural habitat of Liebigia limans?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What are the common uses of Liebigia limans?

Medicinal and ornamental purposes

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2902959: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Anton Weber (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Weber' in the authors string.
Michael Möller (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mich.Möller' in the authors string.